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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.10, 959.86 and 293.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.10, 959.86 and 293.35 is: 439.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.10 : 959.86 = 293.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.10/959.86 = 293.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.10x = 959.86 × 293.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.10x = 281,574.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,574.93/640.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.89

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