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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.72, 964.56 and 633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.72, 964.56 and 633.12 is: 950.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.72 : 964.56 = 633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.72/964.56 = 633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.72x = 964.56 × 633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.72x = 610,682.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,682.23/642.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.15

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