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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.64, 964.68 and 575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.64, 964.68 and 575.32 is: 863.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.64 : 964.68 = 575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.64/964.68 = 575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.64x = 964.68 × 575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.64x = 554,999.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,999.70/642.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.62

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