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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.26, 958.70 and 642.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.26, 958.70 and 642.10 is: 955.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.26 : 958.70 = 642.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.26/958.70 = 642.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.26x = 958.70 × 642.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.26x = 615,581.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,581.27/644.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.49

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