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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.64, 961.68 and 573.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.64, 961.68 and 573.32 is: 860.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.64 : 961.68 = 573.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.64/961.68 = 573.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.64x = 961.68 × 573.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.64x = 551,350.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,350.38/640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.62

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