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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.97, 963.39 and 577.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.97, 963.39 and 577.58 is: 865.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.97 : 963.39 = 577.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.97/963.39 = 577.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.97x = 963.39 × 577.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.97x = 556,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,434.80/642.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.42

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