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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.98, 961.07 and 445.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.98, 961.07 and 445.57 is: 668.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.98 : 961.07 = 445.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.98/961.07 = 445.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.98x = 961.07 × 445.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.98x = 428,219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,219.33/640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.07

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