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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.22, 883.50 and 360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.22, 883.50 and 360.46 is: 497.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.22 : 883.50 = 360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.22/883.50 = 360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.22x = 883.50 × 360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.22x = 318,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,463.30/640.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.43

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