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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.38, 883.18 and 516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.38, 883.18 and 516 is: 711.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.38 : 883.18 = 516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.38/883.18 = 516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.38x = 883.18 × 516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.38x = 455,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,720.88/640.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.64

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