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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.58, 960.62 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.58, 960.62 and 229.64 is: 344.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.58 : 960.62 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.58/960.62 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.58x = 960.62 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.58x = 220,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,591.97/640.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.37

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