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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 882.36 and 483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 882.36 and 483.66 is: 665.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 882.36 = 483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/882.36 = 483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 882.36 × 483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 426,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,762.24/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.98

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