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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.35, 963.11 and 422.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.35, 963.11 and 422.72 is: 633.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.35 : 963.11 = 422.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.35/963.11 = 422.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.35x = 963.11 × 422.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.35x = 407,118.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,118.93/642.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.80

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