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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.44, 959.85 and 311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.44, 959.85 and 311.58 is: 466.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.44 : 959.85 = 311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.44/959.85 = 311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.44x = 959.85 × 311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.44x = 299,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,070.06/640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.98

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