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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.89, 883.71 and 454.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.89, 883.71 and 454.05 is: 626.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.89 : 883.71 = 454.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.89/883.71 = 454.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.89x = 883.71 × 454.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.89x = 401,248.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,248.53/640.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.08

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