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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.76, 960.84 and 315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.76, 960.84 and 315.99 is: 473.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.76 : 960.84 = 315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.76/960.84 = 315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.76x = 960.84 × 315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.76x = 303,615.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,615.83/640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.84

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