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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.40, 958.72 and 486.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.40, 958.72 and 486.93 is: 728.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.40 : 958.72 = 486.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.40/958.72 = 486.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.40x = 958.72 × 486.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.40x = 466,829.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,829.53/640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.97

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