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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.36, 883.48 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.36, 883.48 and 407.44 is: 562.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.36 : 883.48 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.36/883.48 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.36x = 883.48 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.36x = 359,965.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,965.09/640.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.13

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