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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.44, 884.07 and 391.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.44, 884.07 and 391.77 is: 540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.44 : 884.07 = 391.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.44/884.07 = 391.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.44x = 884.07 × 391.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.44x = 346,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,352.10/640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.80

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