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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.84, 963.08 and 597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.84, 963.08 and 597.12 is: 897.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.84 : 963.08 = 597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.84/963.08 = 597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.84x = 963.08 × 597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.84x = 575,074.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,074.33/640.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.38

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