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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.54, 883.38 and 451.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.54, 883.38 and 451.54 is: 622.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.54 : 883.38 = 451.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.54/883.38 = 451.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.54x = 883.38 × 451.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.54x = 398,881.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,881.41/640.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.73

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