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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.55, 961.91 and 418.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.55, 961.91 and 418.55 is: 628.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.55 : 961.91 = 418.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.55/961.91 = 418.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.55x = 961.91 × 418.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.55x = 402,600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,600.53/640.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.53

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