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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.46, 960.98 and 380.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.46, 960.98 and 380.97 is: 571.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.46 : 960.98 = 380.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.46/960.98 = 380.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.46x = 960.98 × 380.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.46x = 366,105.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,105.50/640.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.63

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