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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.47, 964.01 and 411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.47, 964.01 and 411.44 is: 617.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.47 : 964.01 = 411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.47/964.01 = 411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.47x = 964.01 × 411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.47x = 396,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,628.48/642.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.35

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