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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.62, 884.11 and 360.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.62, 884.11 and 360.90 is: 498.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.62 : 884.11 = 360.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.62/884.11 = 360.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.62x = 884.11 × 360.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.62x = 319,075.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,075.30/640.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.07

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