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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.59, 965.70 and 626.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.59, 965.70 and 626.18 is: 941.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.59 : 965.70 = 626.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.59/965.70 = 626.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.59x = 965.70 × 626.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.59x = 604,702.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,702.03/642.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.05

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