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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.76, 953.45 and 638.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.76, 953.45 and 638.60 is: 950.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.76 : 953.45 = 638.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.76/953.45 = 638.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.76x = 953.45 × 638.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.76x = 608,873.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,873.17/640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.24

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