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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.26, 884.10 and 419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.26, 884.10 and 419.16 is: 578.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.26 : 884.10 = 419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.26/884.10 = 419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.26x = 884.10 × 419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.26x = 370,579.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,579.36/640.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.80

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