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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.44, 961.74 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.44, 961.74 and 413.96 is: 619.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.44 : 961.74 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.44/961.74 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.44x = 961.74 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.44x = 398,121.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,121.89/642.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.70

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