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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.48, 963.33 and 565.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.48, 963.33 and 565.59 is: 848.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.48 : 963.33 = 565.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.48/963.33 = 565.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.48x = 963.33 × 565.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.48x = 544,849.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,849.81/642.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.04

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