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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.23, 959.36 and 379.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.23, 959.36 and 379.71 is: 568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.23 : 959.36 = 379.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.23/959.36 = 379.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.23x = 959.36 × 379.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.23x = 364,276.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,276.69/640.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.98

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