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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640, 882.72 and 443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640, 882.72 and 443.84 is: 612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640 : 882.72 = 443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640/882.72 = 443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640x = 882.72 × 443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640x = 391,786.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,786.44/640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.17

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