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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.72, 960.36 and 298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.72, 960.36 and 298 is: 446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.72 : 960.36 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.72/960.36 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.72x = 960.36 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.72x = 286,187.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,187.28/640.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.67

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