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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.39, 883.70 and 360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.39, 883.70 and 360.62 is: 497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.39 : 883.70 = 360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.39/883.70 = 360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.39x = 883.70 × 360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.39x = 318,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,676.38/640.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.63

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