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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.10, 882.50 and 418.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.10, 882.50 and 418.97 is: 577.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.10 : 882.50 = 418.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.10/882.50 = 418.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.10x = 882.50 × 418.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.10x = 369,741.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,741.14/640.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.63

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