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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.12, 958.38 and 496.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.12, 958.38 and 496.12 is: 742.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.12 : 958.38 = 496.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.12/958.38 = 496.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.12x = 958.38 × 496.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.12x = 475,471.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,471.49/640.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.78

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