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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.86, 883.98 and 404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.86, 883.98 and 404.88 is: 558.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.86 : 883.98 = 404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.86/883.98 = 404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.86x = 883.98 × 404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.86x = 357,905.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,905.82/640.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.48

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