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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.86, 883.80 and 419.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.86, 883.80 and 419.70 is: 578.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.86 : 883.80 = 419.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.86/883.80 = 419.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.86x = 883.80 × 419.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.86x = 370,930.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,930.86/640.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.80

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