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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 884.12 and 441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 884.12 and 441.68 is: 609.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 884.12 = 441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/884.12 = 441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 884.12 × 441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 390,498.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,498.12/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.39

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