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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.08, 958.26 and 478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.08, 958.26 and 478.44 is: 716.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.08 : 958.26 = 478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.08/958.26 = 478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.08x = 958.26 × 478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.08x = 458,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,469.91/640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.27

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