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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.66, 959.24 and 408.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.66, 959.24 and 408.29 is: 611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.66 : 959.24 = 408.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.66/959.24 = 408.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.66x = 959.24 × 408.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.66x = 391,649.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,649.72/640.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.32

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