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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.79, 884.22 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.79, 884.22 and 361.02 is: 498.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.79 : 884.22 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.79/884.22 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.79x = 884.22 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.79x = 319,219.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,219.14/640.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.17

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