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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.73, 965.68 and 411.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.73, 965.68 and 411.72 is: 618.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.73 : 965.68 = 411.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.73/965.68 = 411.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.73x = 965.68 × 411.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.73x = 397,589.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,589.77/642.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.60

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