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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.48, 960.48 and 351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.48, 960.48 and 351.76 is: 527.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.48 : 960.48 = 351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.48/960.48 = 351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.48x = 960.48 × 351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.48x = 337,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,858.44/640.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.51

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