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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.64, 960.98 and 479.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.64, 960.98 and 479.35 is: 719.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.64 : 960.98 = 479.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.64/960.98 = 479.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.64x = 960.98 × 479.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.64x = 460,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,640.96/640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.03

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