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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.83, 960.64 and 327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.83, 960.64 and 327.70 is: 492.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.83 : 960.64 = 327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.83/960.64 = 327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.83x = 960.64 × 327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.83x = 314,795.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,795.29/639.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.00

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