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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.68, 884.64 and 475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.68, 884.64 and 475.14 is: 656.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.68 : 884.64 = 475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.68/884.64 = 475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.68x = 884.64 × 475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.68x = 420,327.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,327.85/640.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.07

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