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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.31, 963.83 and 637.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.31, 963.83 and 637.09 is: 956.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.31 : 963.83 = 637.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.31/963.83 = 637.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.31x = 963.83 × 637.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.31x = 614,046.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,046.45/642.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.00

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