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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.30, 963.86 and 398.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.30, 963.86 and 398.99 is: 598.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.30 : 963.86 = 398.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.30/963.86 = 398.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.30x = 963.86 × 398.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.30x = 384,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,570.50/642.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.74

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