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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.43, 962.73 and 479.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.43, 962.73 and 479.92 is: 719.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.43 : 962.73 = 479.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.43/962.73 = 479.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.43x = 962.73 × 479.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.43x = 462,030.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,030.98/642.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.20

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