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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.23, 883.38 and 416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.23, 883.38 and 416.22 is: 574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.23 : 883.38 = 416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.23/883.38 = 416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.23x = 883.38 × 416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.23x = 367,680.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,680.42/640.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.29

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