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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.89, 962.24 and 396.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.89, 962.24 and 396.68 is: 595.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.89 : 962.24 = 396.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.89/962.24 = 396.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.89x = 962.24 × 396.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.89x = 381,694.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,694.57/640.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.57

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