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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.01, 882.75 and 440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.01, 882.75 and 440.91 is: 608.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.01 : 882.75 = 440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.01/882.75 = 440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.01x = 882.75 × 440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.01x = 389,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,211.65/640.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.13

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