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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.68, 961.37 and 487.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.68, 961.37 and 487.55 is: 731.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.68 : 961.37 = 487.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.68/961.37 = 487.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.68x = 961.37 × 487.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.68x = 468,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,715.94/640.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.59

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