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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.88, 964.56 and 499.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.88, 964.56 and 499.16 is: 747.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.88 : 964.56 = 499.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.88/964.56 = 499.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.88x = 964.56 × 499.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.88x = 481,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,469.77/643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.76

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