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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.44, 963.86 and 489.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.44, 963.86 and 489.10 is: 733.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.44 : 963.86 = 489.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.44/963.86 = 489.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.44x = 963.86 × 489.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.44x = 471,423.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,423.93/642.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.80

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