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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.31, 880.67 and 521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.31, 880.67 and 521.44 is: 717.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.31 : 880.67 = 521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.31/880.67 = 521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.31x = 880.67 × 521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.31x = 459,215.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,215.67/640.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.18

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