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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.41, 883.62 and 630.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.41, 883.62 and 630.69 is: 870.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.41 : 883.62 = 630.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.41/883.62 = 630.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.41x = 883.62 × 630.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.41x = 557,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,290.30/640.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.21

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