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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.49, 883.81 and 374.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.49, 883.81 and 374.86 is: 517.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.49 : 883.81 = 374.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.49/883.81 = 374.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.49x = 883.81 × 374.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.49x = 331,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,305.02/640.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.27

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