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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.76, 959.51 and 478.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.76, 959.51 and 478.76 is: 716.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.76 : 959.51 = 478.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.76/959.51 = 478.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.76x = 959.51 × 478.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.76x = 459,371.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,371.41/640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.92

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