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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.04, 959.52 and 314.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.04, 959.52 and 314.78 is: 471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.04 : 959.52 = 314.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.04/959.52 = 314.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.04x = 959.52 × 314.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.04x = 302,037.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,037.71/640.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.90

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