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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640, 959.64 and 379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640, 959.64 and 379.72 is: 569.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640 : 959.64 = 379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640/959.64 = 379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640x = 959.64 × 379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640x = 364,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,394.50/640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.37

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