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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.45, 959.93 and 249.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.45, 959.93 and 249.98 is: 374.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.45 : 959.93 = 249.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.45/959.93 = 249.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.45x = 959.93 × 249.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.45x = 239,962.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,962.05/640.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.68

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