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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.64, 960.36 and 396.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.64, 960.36 and 396.44 is: 594.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.64 : 960.36 = 396.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.64/960.36 = 396.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.64x = 960.36 × 396.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.64x = 380,725.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,725.12/640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.29

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