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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.77, 884.42 and 431.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.77, 884.42 and 431.38 is: 595.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.77 : 884.42 = 431.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.77/884.42 = 431.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.77x = 884.42 × 431.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.77x = 381,521.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,521.10/640.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.41

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