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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.58, 963.87 and 423.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.58, 963.87 and 423.61 is: 635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.58 : 963.87 = 423.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.58/963.87 = 423.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.58x = 963.87 × 423.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.58x = 408,304.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,304.97/642.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.42

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