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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.63, 964.51 and 488.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.63, 964.51 and 488.23 is: 732.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.63 : 964.51 = 488.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.63/964.51 = 488.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.63x = 964.51 × 488.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.63x = 470,899.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,899.09/642.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.76

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