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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.74, 884.02 and 493.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.74, 884.02 and 493.11 is: 680.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.74 : 884.02 = 493.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.74/884.02 = 493.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.74x = 884.02 × 493.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.74x = 435,919.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,919.10/640.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.34

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