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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.63, 884.07 and 364.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.63, 884.07 and 364.63 is: 503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.63 : 884.07 = 364.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.63/884.07 = 364.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.63x = 884.07 × 364.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.63x = 322,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,356.62/640.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.19

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