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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.89, 962.73 and 397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.89, 962.73 and 397.08 is: 596.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.89 : 962.73 = 397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.89/962.73 = 397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.89x = 962.73 × 397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.89x = 382,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,280.83/640.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.48

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