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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.26, 960.39 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.26, 960.39 and 315.72 is: 473.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.26 : 960.39 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.26/960.39 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.26x = 960.39 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.26x = 303,214.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,214.33/640.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.58

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