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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.28, 882.84 and 448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.28, 882.84 and 448.16 is: 617.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.28 : 882.84 = 448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.28/882.84 = 448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.28x = 882.84 × 448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.28x = 395,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,653.57/640.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.94

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