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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.98, 962.43 and 610.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.98, 962.43 and 610.10 is: 916.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.98 : 962.43 = 610.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.98/962.43 = 610.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.98x = 962.43 × 610.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.98x = 587,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,173.73/640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.06

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