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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.18, 883.60 and 535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.18, 883.60 and 535.16 is: 738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.18 : 883.60 = 535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.18/883.60 = 535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.18x = 883.60 × 535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.18x = 472,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,867.38/640.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.65

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