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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.21, 963.32 and 497.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.21, 963.32 and 497.63 is: 746.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.21 : 963.32 = 497.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.21/963.32 = 497.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.21x = 963.32 × 497.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.21x = 479,369.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,369.63/642.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.44

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