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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640, 960.32 and 423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640, 960.32 and 423.68 is: 635.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640 : 960.32 = 423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640/960.32 = 423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640x = 960.32 × 423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640x = 406,868.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,868.38/640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.73

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