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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.64, 882.96 and 548.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.64, 882.96 and 548.48 is: 755.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.64 : 882.96 = 548.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.64/882.96 = 548.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.64x = 882.96 × 548.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.64x = 484,285.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,285.90/640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.94

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