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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.11, 883.40 and 443.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.11, 883.40 and 443.55 is: 612.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.11 : 883.40 = 443.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.11/883.40 = 443.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.11x = 883.40 × 443.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.11x = 391,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,829.85/640.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.13

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