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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.50, 962.22 and 398.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.50, 962.22 and 398.28 is: 596.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.50 : 962.22 = 398.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.50/962.22 = 398.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.50x = 962.22 × 398.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.50x = 383,232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,232.98/642.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.48

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