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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.19, 960.78 and 488.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.19, 960.78 and 488.56 is: 730.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.19 : 960.78 = 488.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.19/960.78 = 488.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.19x = 960.78 × 488.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.19x = 469,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,398.68/642.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.93

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