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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.22, 959.61 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.22, 959.61 and 297.50 is: 445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.22 : 959.61 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.22/959.61 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.22x = 959.61 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.22x = 285,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,483.98/640.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.92

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