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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.41, 961.53 and 487.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.41, 961.53 and 487.32 is: 731.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.41 : 961.53 = 487.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.41/961.53 = 487.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.41x = 961.53 × 487.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.41x = 468,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,572.80/640.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.68

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