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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.28, 882.96 and 535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.28, 882.96 and 535.52 is: 738.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.28 : 882.96 = 535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.28/882.96 = 535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.28x = 882.96 × 535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.28x = 472,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,842.74/640.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.49

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