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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.30, 960.45 and 543.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.30, 960.45 and 543.10 is: 814.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.30 : 960.45 = 543.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.30/960.45 = 543.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.30x = 960.45 × 543.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.30x = 521,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,620.40/640.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.65

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