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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.46, 961.85 and 589.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.46, 961.85 and 589.01 is: 884.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.46 : 961.85 = 589.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.46/961.85 = 589.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.46x = 961.85 × 589.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.46x = 566,539.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,539.27/640.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.58

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