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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.90, 963.84 and 580.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.90, 963.84 and 580.62 is: 870.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.90 : 963.84 = 580.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.90/963.84 = 580.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.90x = 963.84 × 580.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.90x = 559,624.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,624.78/642.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.47

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