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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.96, 965.88 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.96, 965.88 and 386.64 is: 580.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.96 : 965.88 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.96/965.88 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.96x = 965.88 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.96x = 373,447.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,447.84/642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.83

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