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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.53, 965.15 and 481.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.53, 965.15 and 481.21 is: 722.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.53 : 965.15 = 481.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.53/965.15 = 481.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.53x = 965.15 × 481.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.53x = 464,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,439.83/642.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.83

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