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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.39, 881.67 and 443.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.39, 881.67 and 443.56 is: 610.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.39 : 881.67 = 443.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.39/881.67 = 443.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.39x = 881.67 × 443.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.39x = 391,073.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,073.55/640.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.68

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