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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.04, 958.41 and 581.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.04, 958.41 and 581.62 is: 870.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.04 : 958.41 = 581.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.04/958.41 = 581.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.04x = 958.41 × 581.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.04x = 557,430.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,430.42/640.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.93

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