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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.11, 958.01 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.11, 958.01 and 396.84 is: 593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.11 : 958.01 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.11/958.01 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.11x = 958.01 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.11x = 380,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,174.70/640.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.92

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