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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.34, 884.25 and 430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.34, 884.25 and 430.52 is: 594.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.34 : 884.25 = 430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.34/884.25 = 430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.34x = 884.25 × 430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.34x = 380,682.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,682.89/640.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.50

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