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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.28, 883.82 and 416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.28, 883.82 and 416.52 is: 574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.28 : 883.82 = 416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.28/883.82 = 416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.28x = 883.82 × 416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.28x = 368,128.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,128.71/640.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.95

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