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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.70, 961.05 and 446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.70, 961.05 and 446.30 is: 669.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.70 : 961.05 = 446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.70/961.05 = 446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.70x = 961.05 × 446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.70x = 428,916.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,916.62/640.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.45

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