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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.38, 959.85 and 293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.38, 959.85 and 293.48 is: 439.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.38 : 959.85 = 293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.38/959.85 = 293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.38x = 959.85 × 293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.38x = 281,691.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,691.98/640.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.88

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