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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.20, 958.67 and 455.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.20, 958.67 and 455.66 is: 682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.20 : 958.67 = 455.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.20/958.67 = 455.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.20x = 958.67 × 455.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.20x = 436,825.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,825.80/640.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.32

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