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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.40, 962.18 and 446.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.40, 962.18 and 446.92 is: 669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.40 : 962.18 = 446.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.40/962.18 = 446.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.40x = 962.18 × 446.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.40x = 430,014.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,014.52/642.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.39

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