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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.47, 883.82 and 360.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.47, 883.82 and 360.71 is: 497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.47 : 883.82 = 360.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.47/883.82 = 360.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.47x = 883.82 × 360.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.47x = 318,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,796.49/640.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.75

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