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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.12, 964.98 and 598.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.12, 964.98 and 598.36 is: 902.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.12 : 964.98 = 598.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.12/964.98 = 598.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.12x = 964.98 × 598.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.12x = 577,405.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,405.43/640.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.03

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