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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.64, 960.26 and 310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.64, 960.26 and 310.88 is: 465.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.64 : 960.26 = 310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.64/960.26 = 310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.64x = 960.26 × 310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.64x = 298,524.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,524.01/640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.98

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