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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.02, 960.64 and 600.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.02, 960.64 and 600.23 is: 900.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.02 : 960.64 = 600.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.02/960.64 = 600.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.02x = 960.64 × 600.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.02x = 576,604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,604.95/640.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.92

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