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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.31, 962.55 and 469.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.31, 962.55 and 469.37 is: 703.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.31 : 962.55 = 469.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.31/962.55 = 469.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.31x = 962.55 × 469.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.31x = 451,794.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,794.50/642.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.39

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