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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.30, 962.10 and 573.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.30, 962.10 and 573.90 is: 859.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.30 : 962.10 = 573.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.30/962.10 = 573.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.30x = 962.10 × 573.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.30x = 552,149.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,149.19/642.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.64

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