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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.21, 959.48 and 269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.21, 959.48 and 269.59 is: 404.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.21 : 959.48 = 269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.21/959.48 = 269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.21x = 959.48 × 269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.21x = 258,666.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,666.21/640.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.03

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