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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.08, 959.40 and 466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.08, 959.40 and 466.56 is: 699.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.08 : 959.40 = 466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.08/959.40 = 466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.08x = 959.40 × 466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.08x = 447,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,617.66/640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.32

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