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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.84, 884.14 and 378.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.84, 884.14 and 378.85 is: 522.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.84 : 884.14 = 378.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.84/884.14 = 378.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.84x = 884.14 × 378.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.84x = 334,958.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,958.49/640.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.69

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