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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.33, 883.15 and 413.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.33, 883.15 and 413.13 is: 569.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.33 : 883.15 = 413.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.33/883.15 = 413.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.33x = 883.15 × 413.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.33x = 364,855.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,855.76/640.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.79

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