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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.10, 960.08 and 293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.10, 960.08 and 293.46 is: 440.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.10 : 960.08 = 293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.10/960.08 = 293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.10x = 960.08 × 293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.10x = 281,745.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,745.08/640.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.16

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