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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.32, 962.04 and 398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.32, 962.04 and 398.08 is: 596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.32 : 962.04 = 398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.32/962.04 = 398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.32x = 962.04 × 398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.32x = 382,968.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,968.88/642.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.23

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