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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.13, 883.10 and 391.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.13, 883.10 and 391.35 is: 539.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.13 : 883.10 = 391.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.13/883.10 = 391.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.13x = 883.10 × 391.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.13x = 345,599.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,599.23/640.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.89

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