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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.62, 962.71 and 496.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.62, 962.71 and 496.62 is: 743.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.62 : 962.71 = 496.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.62/962.71 = 496.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.62x = 962.71 × 496.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.62x = 478,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,099.80/642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.98

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