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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.04, 961.68 and 601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.04, 961.68 and 601.16 is: 903.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.04 : 961.68 = 601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.04/961.68 = 601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.04x = 961.68 × 601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.04x = 578,123.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,123.55/640.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.26

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