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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.49, 963.73 and 591.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.49, 963.73 and 591.73 is: 887.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.49 : 963.73 = 591.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.49/963.73 = 591.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.49x = 963.73 × 591.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.49x = 570,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,266.28/642.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.59

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