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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.51, 960.50 and 484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.51, 960.50 and 484.88 is: 725.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.51 : 960.50 = 484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.51/960.50 = 484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.51x = 960.50 × 484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.51x = 465,720.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,720.01/641.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.98

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