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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.52, 883.62 and 404.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.52, 883.62 and 404.36 is: 557.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.52 : 883.62 = 404.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.52/883.62 = 404.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.52x = 883.62 × 404.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.52x = 357,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,300.58/640.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.83

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