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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.48, 883.56 and 404.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.48, 883.56 and 404.32 is: 557.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.48 : 883.56 = 404.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.48/883.56 = 404.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.48x = 883.56 × 404.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.48x = 357,240.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,240.98/640.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.77

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