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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.46, 963.18 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.46, 963.18 and 382.08 is: 572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.46 : 963.18 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.46/963.18 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.46x = 963.18 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.46x = 368,011.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,011.81/642.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.82

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