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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.95, 964.44 and 424.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.95, 964.44 and 424.98 is: 637.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.95 : 964.44 = 424.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.95/964.44 = 424.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.95x = 964.44 × 424.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.95x = 409,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,867.71/642.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.48

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