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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.02, 960.70 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.02, 960.70 and 315.60 is: 473.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.02 : 960.70 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.02/960.70 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.02x = 960.70 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.02x = 303,196.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,196.92/640.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.73

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