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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.16, 883.44 and 453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.16, 883.44 and 453.60 is: 625.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.16 : 883.44 = 453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.16/883.44 = 453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.16x = 883.44 × 453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.16x = 400,728.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,728.38/640.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.98

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