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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.35, 959.22 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.35, 959.22 and 476.28 is: 713.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.35 : 959.22 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.35/959.22 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.35x = 959.22 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.35x = 456,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,857.30/640.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.45

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