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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.12, 883.55 and 419.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.12, 883.55 and 419.11 is: 578.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.12 : 883.55 = 419.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.12/883.55 = 419.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.12x = 883.55 × 419.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.12x = 370,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,304.64/640.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.49

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