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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.54, 959.82 and 435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.54, 959.82 and 435.06 is: 651.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.54 : 959.82 = 435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.54/959.82 = 435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.54x = 959.82 × 435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.54x = 417,579.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,579.29/640.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.92

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