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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640, 883.52 and 456.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640, 883.52 and 456.32 is: 629.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640 : 883.52 = 456.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640/883.52 = 456.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640x = 883.52 × 456.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640x = 403,167.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,167.85/640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.95

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