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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.78, 960.60 and 380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.78, 960.60 and 380.14 is: 569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.78 : 960.60 = 380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.78/960.60 = 380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.78x = 960.60 × 380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.78x = 365,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,162.48/640.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.87

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