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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.58, 963.70 and 469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.58, 963.70 and 469.32 is: 703.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.58 : 963.70 = 469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.58/963.70 = 469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.58x = 963.70 × 469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.58x = 452,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,283.68/642.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.86

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