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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.26, 963.20 and 438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.26, 963.20 and 438.14 is: 657.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.26 : 963.20 = 438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.26/963.20 = 438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.26x = 963.20 × 438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.26x = 422,016.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,016.45/642.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.08

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