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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.83, 960.49 and 270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.83, 960.49 and 270.56 is: 405.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.83 : 960.49 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.83/960.49 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.83x = 960.49 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.83x = 259,867.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,867.51/640.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.52

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