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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.93, 962.16 and 396.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.93, 962.16 and 396.03 is: 592.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.93 : 962.16 = 396.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.93/962.16 = 396.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.93x = 962.16 × 396.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.93x = 381,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,044.22/642.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.67

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