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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.90, 964.18 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.90, 964.18 and 437.40 is: 655.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.90 : 964.18 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.90/964.18 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.90x = 964.18 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.90x = 421,732.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,732.33/642.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.98

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