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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.40, 964.38 and 498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.40, 964.38 and 498.76 is: 747.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.40 : 964.38 = 498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.40/964.38 = 498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.40x = 964.38 × 498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.40x = 480,994.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,994.17/643.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.58

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