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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.36, 962.16 and 620.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.36, 962.16 and 620.92 is: 932.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.36 : 962.16 = 620.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.36/962.16 = 620.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.36x = 962.16 × 620.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.36x = 597,424.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,424.39/640.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.95

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