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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.92, 964.56 and 435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.92, 964.56 and 435.56 is: 653.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.92 : 964.56 = 435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.92/964.56 = 435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.92x = 964.56 × 435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.92x = 420,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,123.75/642.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.46

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