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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.20, 987.30 and 640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.20, 987.30 and 640.20 is: 960.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.20 : 987.30 = 640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.20/987.30 = 640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.20x = 987.30 × 640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.20x = 632,069.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,069.46/658.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.30

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