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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.34, 883.29 and 416.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.34, 883.29 and 416.33 is: 574.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.34 : 883.29 = 416.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.34/883.29 = 416.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.34x = 883.29 × 416.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.34x = 367,745.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,745.55/640.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.30

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