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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.70, 963 and 479.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.70, 963 and 479.70 is: 719.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.70 : 963 = 479.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.70/963 = 479.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.70x = 963 × 479.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.70x = 461,951.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,951.10/641.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.89

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