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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.04, 884.14 and 494.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.04, 884.14 and 494.51 is: 683.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.04 : 884.14 = 494.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.04/884.14 = 494.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.04x = 884.14 × 494.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.04x = 437,216.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,216.07/640.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.11

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