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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.65, 963.99 and 632.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.65, 963.99 and 632.34 is: 948.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.65 : 963.99 = 632.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.65/963.99 = 632.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.65x = 963.99 × 632.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.65x = 609,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,569.44/642.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.53

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