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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.79, 963.83 and 437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.79, 963.83 and 437.64 is: 656.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.79 : 963.83 = 437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.79/963.83 = 437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.79x = 963.83 × 437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.79x = 421,803.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,803.55/642.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.21

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