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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.51, 959.47 and 467.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.51, 959.47 and 467.54 is: 700.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.51 : 959.47 = 467.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.51/959.47 = 467.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.51x = 959.47 × 467.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.51x = 448,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,590.60/640.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.36

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