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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.85, 883.71 and 591.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.85, 883.71 and 591.17 is: 815.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.85 : 883.71 = 591.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.85/883.71 = 591.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.85x = 883.71 × 591.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.85x = 522,418.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,418.42/640.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.20

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