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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.76, 962.46 and 619.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.76, 962.46 and 619.97 is: 931.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.76 : 962.46 = 619.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.76/962.46 = 619.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.76x = 962.46 × 619.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.76x = 596,691.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,691.51/640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.23

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