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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 960.59 and 409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 960.59 and 409.04 is: 613.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 960.59 = 409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/960.59 = 409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 960.59 × 409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 392,912.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,912.89/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.16

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