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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.38, 883.17 and 443.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.38, 883.17 and 443.70 is: 611.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.38 : 883.17 = 443.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.38/883.17 = 443.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.38x = 883.17 × 443.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.38x = 391,862.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,862.53/640.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.92

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