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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.55, 963.17 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.55, 963.17 and 488.16 is: 731.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.55 : 963.17 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.55/963.17 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.55x = 963.17 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.55x = 470,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,175.02/642.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.73

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