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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.14, 883.47 and 407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.14, 883.47 and 407.22 is: 562.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.14 : 883.47 = 407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.14/883.47 = 407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.14x = 883.47 × 407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.14x = 359,766.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,766.65/640.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.01

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