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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.30, 962.93 and 606.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.30, 962.93 and 606.07 is: 908.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.30 : 962.93 = 606.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.30/962.93 = 606.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.30x = 962.93 × 606.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.30x = 583,606.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,606.71/642.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.63

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