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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.29, 960.68 and 459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.29, 960.68 and 459.12 is: 688.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.29 : 960.68 = 459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.29/960.68 = 459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.29x = 960.68 × 459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.29x = 441,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,067.40/640.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.86

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