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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 883.56 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 883.56 and 444.48 is: 612.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 883.56 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/883.56 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 883.56 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 392,724.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,724.75/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.87

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