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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.58, 962.36 and 495.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.58, 962.36 and 495.54 is: 743.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.58 : 962.36 = 495.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.58/962.36 = 495.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.58x = 962.36 × 495.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.58x = 476,887.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,887.25/641.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.31

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