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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.24, 883.80 and 433.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.24, 883.80 and 433.36 is: 598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.24 : 883.80 = 433.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.24/883.80 = 433.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.24x = 883.80 × 433.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.24x = 383,003.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,003.57/640.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.22

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