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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.03, 958.32 and 509.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.03, 958.32 and 509.42 is: 762.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.03 : 958.32 = 509.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.03/958.32 = 509.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.03x = 958.32 × 509.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.03x = 488,187.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,187.37/640.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.76

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