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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.26, 883.83 and 407.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.26, 883.83 and 407.38 is: 562.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.26 : 883.83 = 407.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.26/883.83 = 407.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.26x = 883.83 × 407.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.26x = 360,054.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,054.67/640.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.36

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