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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.68, 962.87 and 488.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.68, 962.87 and 488.55 is: 733.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.68 : 962.87 = 488.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.68/962.87 = 488.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.68x = 962.87 × 488.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.68x = 470,410.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,410.14/641.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.09

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