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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.58, 962.91 and 487.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.58, 962.91 and 487.68 is: 731.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.58 : 962.91 = 487.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.58/962.91 = 487.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.58x = 962.91 × 487.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.58x = 469,591.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,591.95/641.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.93

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