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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.01, 960.02 and 424.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.01, 960.02 and 424.01 is: 636.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.01 : 960.02 = 424.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.01/960.02 = 424.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.01x = 960.02 × 424.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.01x = 407,055.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,055.96/640.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.02

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