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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.17, 960.54 and 478.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.17, 960.54 and 478.17 is: 717.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.17 : 960.54 = 478.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.17/960.54 = 478.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.17x = 960.54 × 478.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.17x = 459,301.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,301.41/640.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.47

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