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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.16, 884.56 and 510.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.16, 884.56 and 510.24 is: 705.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.16 : 884.56 = 510.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.16/884.56 = 510.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.16x = 884.56 × 510.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.16x = 451,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,337.89/640.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.04

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