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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.12, 961.02 and 485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.12, 961.02 and 485.52 is: 726.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.12 : 961.02 = 485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.12/961.02 = 485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.12x = 961.02 × 485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.12x = 466,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,594.43/642.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.65

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