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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.44, 964.91 and 613.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.44, 964.91 and 613.58 is: 921.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.44 : 964.91 = 613.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.44/964.91 = 613.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.44x = 964.91 × 613.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.44x = 592,046.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,046.19/642.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.56

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