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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.17, 883.10 and 403.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.17, 883.10 and 403.67 is: 556.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.17 : 883.10 = 403.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.17/883.10 = 403.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.17x = 883.10 × 403.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.17x = 356,484.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,484.19/640.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.86

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