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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.22, 883.62 and 453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.22, 883.62 and 453.72 is: 626.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.22 : 883.62 = 453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.22/883.62 = 453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.22x = 883.62 × 453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.22x = 400,916.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,916.07/640.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.21

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