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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.63, 884.04 and 391.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.63, 884.04 and 391.99 is: 540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.63 : 884.04 = 391.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.63/884.04 = 391.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.63x = 884.04 × 391.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.63x = 346,533.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,533.92/640.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.92

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