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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.59, 960.50 and 488.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.59, 960.50 and 488.12 is: 730.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.59 : 960.50 = 488.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.59/960.50 = 488.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.59x = 960.50 × 488.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.59x = 468,836.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,836.82/641.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.75

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