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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.20, 959.41 and 293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.20, 959.41 and 293.08 is: 439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.20 : 959.41 = 293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.20/959.41 = 293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.20x = 959.41 × 293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.20x = 281,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,183.88/640.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.21

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