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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.69, 883.94 and 522.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.69, 883.94 and 522.46 is: 720.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.69 : 883.94 = 522.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.69/883.94 = 522.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.69x = 883.94 × 522.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.69x = 461,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,825.45/640.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.82

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