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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.33, 962.69 and 535.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.33, 962.69 and 535.41 is: 802.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.33 : 962.69 = 535.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.33/962.69 = 535.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.33x = 962.69 × 535.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.33x = 515,434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,434.92/642.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.44

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