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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.13, 883.08 and 416.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.13, 883.08 and 416.05 is: 573.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.13 : 883.08 = 416.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.13/883.08 = 416.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.13x = 883.08 × 416.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.13x = 367,404.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,404.88/640.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.95

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