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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.60, 962.46 and 497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.60, 962.46 and 497.88 is: 745.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.60 : 962.46 = 497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.60/962.46 = 497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.60x = 962.46 × 497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.60x = 479,189.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,189.58/642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.70

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