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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.58, 884.08 and 535.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.58, 884.08 and 535.49 is: 739.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.58 : 884.08 = 535.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.58/884.08 = 535.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.58x = 884.08 × 535.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.58x = 473,416.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,416.00/640.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.04

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