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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.64, 964 and 609.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.64, 964 and 609.84 is: 914.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.64 : 964 = 609.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.64/964 = 609.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.64x = 964 × 609.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.64x = 587,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,885.76/642.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.80

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