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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.48, 882 and 609.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.48, 882 and 609.76 is: 839.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.48 : 882 = 609.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.48/882 = 609.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.48x = 882 × 609.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.48x = 537,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,808.32/640.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.70

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