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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.62, 959.06 and 487.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.62, 959.06 and 487.15 is: 729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.62 : 959.06 = 487.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.62/959.06 = 487.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.62x = 959.06 × 487.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.62x = 467,200.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,200.36/640.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.30

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