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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.36, 965.16 and 622.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.36, 965.16 and 622.92 is: 935.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.36 : 965.16 = 622.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.36/965.16 = 622.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.36x = 965.16 × 622.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.36x = 601,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,217.47/642.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.95

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