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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.63, 964.56 and 467.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.63, 964.56 and 467.07 is: 701.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.63 : 964.56 = 467.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.63/964.56 = 467.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.63x = 964.56 × 467.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.63x = 450,517.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,517.04/642.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.05

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