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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.77, 962.62 and 457.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.77, 962.62 and 457.09 is: 684.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.77 : 962.62 = 457.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.77/962.62 = 457.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.77x = 962.62 × 457.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.77x = 440,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,006.25/642.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.54

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