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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.51, 962.51 and 480.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.51, 962.51 and 480.33 is: 719.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.51 : 962.51 = 480.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.51/962.51 = 480.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.51x = 962.51 × 480.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.51x = 462,320.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,320.03/642.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.55

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