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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.01, 883.49 and 407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.01, 883.49 and 407.13 is: 562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.01 : 883.49 = 407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.01/883.49 = 407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.01x = 883.49 × 407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.01x = 359,693.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,693.25/640.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.02

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