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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.15, 960.46 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.15, 960.46 and 366.48 is: 549.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.15 : 960.46 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.15/960.46 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.15x = 960.46 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.15x = 351,983.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,983.66/640.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.85

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