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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.72, 883.83 and 443.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.72, 883.83 and 443.89 is: 612.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.72 : 883.83 = 443.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.72/883.83 = 443.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.72x = 883.83 × 443.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.72x = 392,323.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,323.30/640.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.32

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