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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.26, 959.82 and 408.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.26, 959.82 and 408.48 is: 612.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.26 : 959.82 = 408.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.26/959.82 = 408.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.26x = 959.82 × 408.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.26x = 392,067.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,067.27/640.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.36

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