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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.32, 883.05 and 474.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.32, 883.05 and 474.95 is: 654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.32 : 883.05 = 474.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.32/883.05 = 474.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.32x = 883.05 × 474.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.32x = 419,400.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,400.18/640.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.99

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