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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 883.84 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 883.84 and 408 is: 562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 883.84 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/883.84 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 883.84 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 360,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,606.72/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.74

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