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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.60, 964.98 and 609.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.60, 964.98 and 609.72 is: 915.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.60 : 964.98 = 609.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.60/964.98 = 609.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.60x = 964.98 × 609.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.60x = 588,359.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,359.73/642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.60

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