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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.56, 883.02 and 453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.56, 883.02 and 453.48 is: 625.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.56 : 883.02 = 453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.56/883.02 = 453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.56x = 883.02 × 453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.56x = 400,431.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,431.91/640.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.13

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