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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.06, 963.36 and 497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.06, 963.36 and 497.88 is: 747.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.06 : 963.36 = 497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.06/963.36 = 497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.06x = 963.36 × 497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.06x = 479,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,637.68/642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.03

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