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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.85, 883.82 and 416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.85, 883.82 and 416.84 is: 574.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.85 : 883.82 = 416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.85/883.82 = 416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.85x = 883.82 × 416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.85x = 368,408.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,408.15/640.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.88

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