Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.40, 960.89 and 315.59
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 640.40, 960.89 and 315.59 is: 473.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640.40 : 960.89 = 315.59 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640.40/960.89 = 315.59/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640.40x = 960.89 × 315.59 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640.40x = 303,240.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,240.89/640.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473.52
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