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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.70, 963.70 and 411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.70, 963.70 and 411.48 is: 616.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.70 : 963.70 = 411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.70/963.70 = 411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.70x = 963.70 × 411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.70x = 396,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,542.25/642.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.99

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