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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.32, 884 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.32, 884 and 408 is: 563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.32 : 884 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.32/884 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.32x = 884 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.32x = 360,672
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,672/640.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.27

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