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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.79, 961.49 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.79, 961.49 and 348.28 is: 522.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.79 : 961.49 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.79/961.49 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.79x = 961.49 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.79x = 334,866.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,866.20/640.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.58

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