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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 883.98 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 883.98 and 444.24 is: 612.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 883.98 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/883.98 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 883.98 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 392,699.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,699.28/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.83

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