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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.49, 883.04 and 453.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.49, 883.04 and 453.78 is: 625.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.49 : 883.04 = 453.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.49/883.04 = 453.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.49x = 883.04 × 453.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.49x = 400,703.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,703.62/640.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.63

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