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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.02, 989.11 and 640.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.02, 989.11 and 640.31 is: 959.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.02 : 989.11 = 640.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.02/989.11 = 640.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.02x = 989.11 × 640.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.02x = 633,328.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,328.88/660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.57

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