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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.24, 958.38 and 517.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.24, 958.38 and 517.48 is: 774.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.24 : 958.38 = 517.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.24/958.38 = 517.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.24x = 958.38 × 517.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.24x = 495,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,942.48/640.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.62

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