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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.54, 883.86 and 444.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.54, 883.86 and 444.11 is: 612.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.54 : 883.86 = 444.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.54/883.86 = 444.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.54x = 883.86 × 444.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.54x = 392,531.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,531.06/640.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.82

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