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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.05, 962.73 and 481.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.05, 962.73 and 481.46 is: 720.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.05 : 962.73 = 481.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.05/962.73 = 481.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.05x = 962.73 × 481.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.05x = 463,511.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,511.17/643.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.80

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