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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.21, 883.21 and 403.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.21, 883.21 and 403.97 is: 557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.21 : 883.21 = 403.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.21/883.21 = 403.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.21x = 883.21 × 403.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.21x = 356,788.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,788.32/640.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.30

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