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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.22, 883.73 and 404.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.22, 883.73 and 404.33 is: 558.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.22 : 883.73 = 404.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.22/883.73 = 404.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.22x = 883.73 × 404.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.22x = 357,318.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,318.55/640.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.12

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