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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.82, 961.84 and 397.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.82, 961.84 and 397.82 is: 597.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.82 : 961.84 = 397.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.82/961.84 = 397.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.82x = 961.84 × 397.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.82x = 382,639.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,639.19/640.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.11

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