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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.29, 958.99 and 566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.29, 958.99 and 566.40 is: 848.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.29 : 958.99 = 566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.29/958.99 = 566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.29x = 958.99 × 566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.29x = 543,171.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,171.94/640.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.32

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