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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.44, 959.40 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.44, 959.40 and 638.28 is: 956.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.44 : 959.40 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.44/959.40 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.44x = 959.40 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.44x = 612,365.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,365.83/640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.16

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