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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.58, 883.92 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.58, 883.92 and 404.44 is: 558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.58 : 883.92 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.58/883.92 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.58x = 883.92 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.58x = 357,495.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,495.75/640.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.08

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