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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.68, 964.92 and 398.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.68, 964.92 and 398.48 is: 598.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.68 : 964.92 = 398.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.68/964.92 = 398.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.68x = 964.92 × 398.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.68x = 384,501.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,501.32/642.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.28

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