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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.77, 883.33 and 430.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.77, 883.33 and 430.57 is: 593.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.77 : 883.33 = 430.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.77/883.33 = 430.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.77x = 883.33 × 430.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.77x = 380,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,335.40/640.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.56

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