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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.13, 960.39 and 466.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.13, 960.39 and 466.49 is: 699.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.13 : 960.39 = 466.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.13/960.39 = 466.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.13x = 960.39 × 466.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.13x = 448,014.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,014.73/640.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.89

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