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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.18, 882.98 and 450.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.18, 882.98 and 450.82 is: 621.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.18 : 882.98 = 450.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.18/882.98 = 450.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.18x = 882.98 × 450.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.18x = 398,060.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,060.63/640.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.80

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