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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.28, 959.84 and 408.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.28, 959.84 and 408.48 is: 612.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.28 : 959.84 = 408.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.28/959.84 = 408.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.28x = 959.84 × 408.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.28x = 392,075.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,075.44/640.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.35

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