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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.39, 883.68 and 418.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.39, 883.68 and 418.99 is: 578.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.39 : 883.68 = 418.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.39/883.68 = 418.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.39x = 883.68 × 418.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.39x = 370,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,248.66/640.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.17

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