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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.74, 883.80 and 454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.74, 883.80 and 454.44 is: 626.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.74 : 883.80 = 454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.74/883.80 = 454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.74x = 883.80 × 454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.74x = 401,634.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,634.07/640.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.83

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