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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.53, 959.99 and 553.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.53, 959.99 and 553.46 is: 829.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.53 : 959.99 = 553.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.53/959.99 = 553.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.53x = 959.99 × 553.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.53x = 531,308.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,308.50/640.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.48

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