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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.74, 960.30 and 409.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.74, 960.30 and 409.54 is: 613.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.74 : 960.30 = 409.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.74/960.30 = 409.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.74x = 960.30 × 409.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.74x = 393,281.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,281.26/640.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.79

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