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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.20, 883.61 and 416.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.20, 883.61 and 416.42 is: 574.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.20 : 883.61 = 416.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.20/883.61 = 416.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.20x = 883.61 × 416.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.20x = 367,946.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,946.38/640.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.74

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