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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.02, 958.76 and 502.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.02, 958.76 and 502.42 is: 752.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.02 : 958.76 = 502.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.02/958.76 = 502.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.02x = 958.76 × 502.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.02x = 481,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,700.20/640.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.63

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