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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.40, 958.20 and 582.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.40, 958.20 and 582.80 is: 872.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.40 : 958.20 = 582.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.40/958.20 = 582.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.40x = 958.20 × 582.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.40x = 558,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,438.96/640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.02

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