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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.30, 883.16 and 450.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.30, 883.16 and 450.94 is: 621.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.30 : 883.16 = 450.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.30/883.16 = 450.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.30x = 883.16 × 450.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.30x = 398,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,249.92/640.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.97

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