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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.10, 958.35 and 575.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.10, 958.35 and 575.30 is: 861.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.10 : 958.35 = 575.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.10/958.35 = 575.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.10x = 958.35 × 575.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.10x = 551,338.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,338.76/640.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.33

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