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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.44, 883.94 and 591.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.44, 883.94 and 591.03 is: 815.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.44 : 883.94 = 591.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.44/883.94 = 591.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.44x = 883.94 × 591.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.44x = 522,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,432.10/640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.74

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