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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.44, 964.98 and 497.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.44, 964.98 and 497.10 is: 745.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.44 : 964.98 = 497.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.44/964.98 = 497.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.44x = 964.98 × 497.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.44x = 479,691.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,691.56/643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.51

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