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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.53, 883.02 and 453.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.53, 883.02 and 453.45 is: 625.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.53 : 883.02 = 453.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.53/883.02 = 453.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.53x = 883.02 × 453.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.53x = 400,405.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,405.42/640.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.12

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