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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.88, 960.71 and 396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.88, 960.71 and 396.66 is: 594.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.88 : 960.71 = 396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.88/960.71 = 396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.88x = 960.71 × 396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.88x = 381,073.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,073.25/640.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.61

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