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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.26, 883.56 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.26, 883.56 and 360.48 is: 497.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.26 : 883.56 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.26/883.56 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.26x = 883.56 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.26x = 318,505.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,505.71/640.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.46

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