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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.71, 884.52 and 493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.71, 884.52 and 493.02 is: 680.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.71 : 884.52 = 493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.71/884.52 = 493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.71x = 884.52 × 493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.71x = 436,086.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,086.05/640.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.63

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