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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.44, 959.22 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.44, 959.22 and 396.54 is: 593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.44 : 959.22 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.44/959.22 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.44x = 959.22 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.44x = 380,369.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,369.10/640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.92

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