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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.60, 960.90 and 640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.60, 960.90 and 640.60 is: 960.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.60 : 960.90 = 640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.60/960.90 = 640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.60x = 960.90 × 640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.60x = 615,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,552.54/640.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.90

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