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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.80, 963.58 and 411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.80, 963.58 and 411.04 is: 616.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.80 : 963.58 = 411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.80/963.58 = 411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.80x = 963.58 × 411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.80x = 396,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,069.92/642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.16

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