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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.97, 960.52 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.97, 960.52 and 363.48 is: 544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.97 : 960.52 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.97/960.52 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.97x = 960.52 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.97x = 349,128.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,128.90/640.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.69

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