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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.60, 963.96 and 498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.60, 963.96 and 498.88 is: 747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.60 : 963.96 = 498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.60/963.96 = 498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.60x = 963.96 × 498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.60x = 480,900.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,900.36/643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.20

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