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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.68, 961.02 and 504.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.68, 961.02 and 504.45 is: 756.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.68 : 961.02 = 504.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.68/961.02 = 504.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.68x = 961.02 × 504.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.68x = 484,786.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,786.54/640.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.68

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