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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.84, 960.87 and 488.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.84, 960.87 and 488.39 is: 731.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.84 : 960.87 = 488.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.84/960.87 = 488.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.84x = 960.87 × 488.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.84x = 469,279.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,279.30/641.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.15

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