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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.12, 962.52 and 487.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.12, 962.52 and 487.62 is: 730.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.12 : 962.52 = 487.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.12/962.52 = 487.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.12x = 962.52 × 487.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.12x = 469,344.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,344.00/642.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.93

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