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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.16, 882.92 and 493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.16, 882.92 and 493.20 is: 680.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.16 : 882.92 = 493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.16/882.92 = 493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.16x = 882.92 × 493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.16x = 435,456.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,456.14/640.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.23

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