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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.14, 883.33 and 418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.14, 883.33 and 418.74 is: 577.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.14 : 883.33 = 418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.14/883.33 = 418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.14x = 883.33 × 418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.14x = 369,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,885.60/640.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.82

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