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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.55, 959.99 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.55, 959.99 and 269.94 is: 404.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.55 : 959.99 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.55/959.99 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.55x = 959.99 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.55x = 259,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,139.70/640.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.56

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