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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.43, 960.87 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.43, 960.87 and 270.32 is: 405.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.43 : 960.87 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.43/960.87 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.43x = 960.87 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.43x = 259,745.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,745.17/640.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.58

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