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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.44, 884.52 and 483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.44, 884.52 and 483.84 is: 668.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.44 : 884.52 = 483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.44/884.52 = 483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.44x = 884.52 × 483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.44x = 427,966.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,966.16/640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.24

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