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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.23, 960.54 and 630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.23, 960.54 and 630.72 is: 946.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.23 : 960.54 = 630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.23/960.54 = 630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.23x = 960.54 × 630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.23x = 605,831.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,831.79/640.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.27

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