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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.50, 963.12 and 398.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.50, 963.12 and 398.89 is: 597.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.50 : 963.12 = 398.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.50/963.12 = 398.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.50x = 963.12 × 398.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.50x = 384,181.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,181.64/642.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.95

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