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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.89, 884.16 and 419.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.89, 884.16 and 419.57 is: 578.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.89 : 884.16 = 419.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.89/884.16 = 419.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.89x = 884.16 × 419.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.89x = 370,962.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,962.59/640.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.82

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