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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.98, 959.85 and 486.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.98, 959.85 and 486.68 is: 728.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.98 : 959.85 = 486.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.98/959.85 = 486.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.98x = 959.85 × 486.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.98x = 467,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,135.00/640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.78

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