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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.60, 965.40 and 499.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.60, 965.40 and 499.42 is: 749.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.60 : 965.40 = 499.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.60/965.40 = 499.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.60x = 965.40 × 499.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.60x = 482,140.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,140.07/643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.13

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