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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.56, 884.88 and 509.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.56, 884.88 and 509.40 is: 703.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.56 : 884.88 = 509.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.56/884.88 = 509.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.56x = 884.88 × 509.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.56x = 450,757.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,757.87/640.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.69

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