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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.17, 963.54 and 498.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.17, 963.54 and 498.18 is: 746.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.17 : 963.54 = 498.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.17/963.54 = 498.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.17x = 963.54 × 498.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.17x = 480,016.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,016.36/643.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.33

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