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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.59, 883.86 and 391.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.59, 883.86 and 391.82 is: 540.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.59 : 883.86 = 391.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.59/883.86 = 391.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.59x = 883.86 × 391.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.59x = 346,316.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,316.15/640.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.62

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