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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.34, 961.62 and 488.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.34, 961.62 and 488.89 is: 731.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.34 : 961.62 = 488.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.34/961.62 = 488.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.34x = 961.62 × 488.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.34x = 470,126.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,126.40/642.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.90

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