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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.28, 883.47 and 415.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.28, 883.47 and 415.79 is: 573.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.28 : 883.47 = 415.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.28/883.47 = 415.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.28x = 883.47 × 415.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.28x = 367,331.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,331.50/640.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.71

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