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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.68, 961.13 and 488.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.68, 961.13 and 488.50 is: 732.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.68 : 961.13 = 488.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.68/961.13 = 488.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.68x = 961.13 × 488.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.68x = 469,512.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,512.01/640.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.83

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