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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.47, 883.49 and 443.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.47, 883.49 and 443.64 is: 611.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.47 : 883.49 = 443.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.47/883.49 = 443.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.47x = 883.49 × 443.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.47x = 391,949.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,949.29/640.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.97

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