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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.04, 883.26 and 404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.04, 883.26 and 404.12 is: 557.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.04 : 883.26 = 404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.04/883.26 = 404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.04x = 883.26 × 404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.04x = 356,943.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,943.03/640.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.69

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