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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.98, 961.79 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.98, 961.79 and 230.45 is: 345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.98 : 961.79 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.98/961.79 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.98x = 961.79 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.98x = 221,638.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,638.54/640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.78

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