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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.44, 962.10 and 580.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.44, 962.10 and 580.88 is: 869.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.44 : 962.10 = 580.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.44/962.10 = 580.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.44x = 962.10 × 580.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.44x = 558,864.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,864.65/642.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.91

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