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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.51, 961.37 and 397.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.51, 961.37 and 397.51 is: 596.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.51 : 961.37 = 397.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.51/961.37 = 397.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.51x = 961.37 × 397.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.51x = 382,151.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,151.29/640.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.64

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