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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.92, 960.24 and 486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.92, 960.24 and 486.80 is: 730.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.92 : 960.24 = 486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.92/960.24 = 486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.92x = 960.24 × 486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.92x = 467,444.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,444.83/639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.47

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