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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.39, 883.55 and 391.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.39, 883.55 and 391.46 is: 540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.39 : 883.55 = 391.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.39/883.55 = 391.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.39x = 883.55 × 391.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.39x = 345,870.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,870.78/640.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.09

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