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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.80, 961.80 and 426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.80, 961.80 and 426.80 is: 638.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.80 : 961.80 = 426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.80/961.80 = 426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.80x = 961.80 × 426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.80x = 410,496.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,496.24/642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.61

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