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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.20, 884.01 and 454.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.20, 884.01 and 454.11 is: 627.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.20 : 884.01 = 454.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.20/884.01 = 454.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.20x = 884.01 × 454.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.20x = 401,436.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,436.17/640.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.04

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