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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.69, 884.14 and 360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.69, 884.14 and 360.93 is: 498.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.69 : 884.14 = 360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.69/884.14 = 360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.69x = 884.14 × 360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.69x = 319,112.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,112.65/640.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.08

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