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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.41, 882.85 and 454.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.41, 882.85 and 454.33 is: 626.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.41 : 882.85 = 454.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.41/882.85 = 454.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.41x = 882.85 × 454.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.41x = 401,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,108.54/640.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.33

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