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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.10, 955.31 and 623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.10, 955.31 and 623.70 is: 930.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.10 : 955.31 = 623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.10/955.31 = 623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.10x = 955.31 × 623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.10x = 595,823.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,823.73/640.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.83

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