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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 884.39 and 464.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 884.39 and 464.33 is: 640.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 884.39 = 464.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/884.39 = 464.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 884.39 × 464.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 410,648.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,648.70/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.84

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