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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.34, 963.53 and 411.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.34, 963.53 and 411.35 is: 617.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.34 : 963.53 = 411.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.34/963.53 = 411.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.34x = 963.53 × 411.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.34x = 396,346.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,346.01/642.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.04

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