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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.30, 964.36 and 399.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.30, 964.36 and 399.02 is: 599.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.30 : 964.36 = 399.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.30/964.36 = 399.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.30x = 964.36 × 399.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.30x = 384,798.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,798.93/642.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.10

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