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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.53, 961.95 and 397.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.53, 961.95 and 397.41 is: 594.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.53 : 961.95 = 397.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.53/961.95 = 397.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.53x = 961.95 × 397.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.53x = 382,286.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,286.43/642.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.97

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