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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 884.78 and 392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 884.78 and 392.46 is: 541.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 884.78 = 392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/884.78 = 392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 884.78 × 392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 347,236.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,236.58/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.88

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