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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.68, 884.22 and 360.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.68, 884.22 and 360.97 is: 498.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.68 : 884.22 = 360.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.68/884.22 = 360.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.68x = 884.22 × 360.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.68x = 319,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,174.68/640.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.18

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