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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.06, 960.08 and 396.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.06, 960.08 and 396.74 is: 595.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.06 : 960.08 = 396.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.06/960.08 = 396.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.06x = 960.08 × 396.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.06x = 380,902.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,902.14/640.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.10

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