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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.11, 883.11 and 403.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.11, 883.11 and 403.99 is: 557.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.11 : 883.11 = 403.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.11/883.11 = 403.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.11x = 883.11 × 403.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.11x = 356,767.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,767.61/640.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.35

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