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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.63, 965.06 and 609.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.63, 965.06 and 609.78 is: 915.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.63 : 965.06 = 609.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.63/965.06 = 609.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.63x = 965.06 × 609.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.63x = 588,475.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,475.15/642.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.72

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