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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.89, 964.25 and 384.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.89, 964.25 and 384.70 is: 577.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.89 : 964.25 = 384.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.89/964.25 = 384.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.89x = 964.25 × 384.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.89x = 370,948.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,948.06/642.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.00

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