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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.32, 882.60 and 407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.32, 882.60 and 407.04 is: 561.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.32 : 882.60 = 407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.32/882.60 = 407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.32x = 882.60 × 407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.32x = 359,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,253.50/640.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.05

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