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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.18, 960.06 and 310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.18, 960.06 and 310.92 is: 466.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.18 : 960.06 = 310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.18/960.06 = 310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.18x = 960.06 × 310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.18x = 298,501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,501.86/640.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.28

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