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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.69, 961.43 and 380.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.69, 961.43 and 380.47 is: 570.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.69 : 961.43 = 380.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.69/961.43 = 380.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.69x = 961.43 × 380.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.69x = 365,795.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,795.27/640.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.94

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