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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.58, 960.26 and 434.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.58, 960.26 and 434.70 is: 651.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.58 : 960.26 = 434.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.58/960.26 = 434.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.58x = 960.26 × 434.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.58x = 417,422.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,422.85/640.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.64

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