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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.30, 882 and 453.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.30, 882 and 453.46 is: 624.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.30 : 882 = 453.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.30/882 = 453.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.30x = 882 × 453.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.30x = 399,951.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,951.72/640.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.63

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