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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.84, 962.37 and 489.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.84, 962.37 and 489.39 is: 732.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.84 : 962.37 = 489.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.84/962.37 = 489.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.84x = 962.37 × 489.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.84x = 470,974.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,974.25/642.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.65

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