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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.40, 963.96 and 535.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.40, 963.96 and 535.48 is: 803.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.40 : 963.96 = 535.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.40/963.96 = 535.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.40x = 963.96 × 535.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.40x = 516,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,181.30/642.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.52

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