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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.52, 883.50 and 407.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.52, 883.50 and 407.96 is: 562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.52 : 883.50 = 407.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.52/883.50 = 407.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.52x = 883.50 × 407.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.52x = 360,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,432.66/640.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.72

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