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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.34, 963.09 and 489.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.34, 963.09 and 489.86 is: 733.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.34 : 963.09 = 489.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.34/963.09 = 489.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.34x = 963.09 × 489.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.34x = 471,779.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,779.27/643.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.33

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