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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.64, 884.40 and 434.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.64, 884.40 and 434.72 is: 600.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.64 : 884.40 = 434.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.64/884.40 = 434.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.64x = 884.40 × 434.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.64x = 384,466.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,466.37/640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.13

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