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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.60, 963.90 and 624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.60, 963.90 and 624.60 is: 936.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.60 : 963.90 = 624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.60/963.90 = 624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.60x = 963.90 × 624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.60x = 602,051.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,051.94/642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.90

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