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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.98, 958.86 and 485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.98, 958.86 and 485.76 is: 726.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.98 : 958.86 = 485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.98/958.86 = 485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.98x = 958.86 × 485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.98x = 465,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,775.83/640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.66

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