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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.09, 960.54 and 477.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.09, 960.54 and 477.28 is: 716.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.09 : 960.54 = 477.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.09/960.54 = 477.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.09x = 960.54 × 477.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.09x = 458,446.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,446.53/640.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.22

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