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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.60, 882.60 and 529.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.60, 882.60 and 529.48 is: 729.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.60 : 882.60 = 529.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.60/882.60 = 529.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.60x = 882.60 × 529.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.60x = 467,319.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,319.05/640.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.50

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