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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.44, 883.18 and 552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.44, 883.18 and 552.20 is: 761.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.44 : 883.18 = 552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.44/883.18 = 552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.44x = 883.18 × 552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.44x = 487,692.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,692.00/640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.50

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