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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.42, 883.56 and 419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.42, 883.56 and 419.50 is: 578.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.42 : 883.56 = 419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.42/883.56 = 419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.42x = 883.56 × 419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.42x = 370,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,653.42/640.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.77

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