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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.36, 883.83 and 418.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.36, 883.83 and 418.90 is: 578.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.36 : 883.83 = 418.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.36/883.83 = 418.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.36x = 883.83 × 418.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.36x = 370,236.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,236.39/640.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.17

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