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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.71, 883.80 and 419.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.71, 883.80 and 419.58 is: 578.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.71 : 883.80 = 419.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.71/883.80 = 419.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.71x = 883.80 × 419.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.71x = 370,824.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,824.80/640.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.77

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