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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.62, 883.78 and 391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.62, 883.78 and 391.86 is: 540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.62 : 883.78 = 391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.62/883.78 = 391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.62x = 883.78 × 391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.62x = 346,318.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,318.03/640.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.60

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