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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.44, 962.80 and 498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.44, 962.80 and 498.72 is: 748.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.44 : 962.80 = 498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.44/962.80 = 498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.44x = 962.80 × 498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.44x = 480,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,167.62/641.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.58

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