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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.28, 963.42 and 626.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.28, 963.42 and 626.92 is: 940.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.28 : 963.42 = 626.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.28/963.42 = 626.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.28x = 963.42 × 626.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.28x = 603,987.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,987.27/642.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.38

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