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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.24, 960.27 and 398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.24, 960.27 and 398.32 is: 597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.24 : 960.27 = 398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.24/960.27 = 398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.24x = 960.27 × 398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.24x = 382,494.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,494.75/640.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.42

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