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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.48, 883.94 and 392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.48, 883.94 and 392.02 is: 541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.48 : 883.94 = 392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.48/883.94 = 392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.48x = 883.94 × 392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.48x = 346,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,522.16/640.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.04

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