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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.16, 883.12 and 465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.16, 883.12 and 465.44 is: 642.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.16 : 883.12 = 465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.16/883.12 = 465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.16x = 883.12 × 465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.16x = 411,039.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,039.37/640.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.09

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