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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.66, 884.11 and 360.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.66, 884.11 and 360.89 is: 498.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.66 : 884.11 = 360.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.66/884.11 = 360.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.66x = 884.11 × 360.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.66x = 319,067.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,067.77/640.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.03

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