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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.26, 883.02 and 443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.26, 883.02 and 443.84 is: 612.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.26 : 883.02 = 443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.26/883.02 = 443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.26x = 883.02 × 443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.26x = 391,919.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,919.60/640.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.13

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