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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.26, 883.69 and 419.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.26, 883.69 and 419.13 is: 578.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.26 : 883.69 = 419.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.26/883.69 = 419.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.26x = 883.69 × 419.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.26x = 370,379.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,379.94/640.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.48

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