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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.92, 963.83 and 436.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.92, 963.83 and 436.91 is: 654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.92 : 963.83 = 436.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.92/963.83 = 436.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.92x = 963.83 × 436.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.92x = 421,103.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,103.24/642.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.99

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