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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.11, 883.80 and 490.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.11, 883.80 and 490.48 is: 677.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.11 : 883.80 = 490.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.11/883.80 = 490.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.11x = 883.80 × 490.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.11x = 433,484.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,484.01/640.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.20

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