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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.62, 884.28 and 493.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.62, 884.28 and 493.08 is: 680.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.62 : 884.28 = 493.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.62/884.28 = 493.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.62x = 884.28 × 493.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.62x = 436,020.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,020.78/640.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.62

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