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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.71, 883.37 and 419.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.71, 883.37 and 419.31 is: 578.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.71 : 883.37 = 419.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.71/883.37 = 419.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.71x = 883.37 × 419.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.71x = 370,406.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,406.92/640.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.12

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