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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.64, 883.92 and 375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.64, 883.92 and 375.04 is: 517.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.64 : 883.92 = 375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.64/883.92 = 375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.64x = 883.92 × 375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.64x = 331,505.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,505.36/640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.46

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