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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.90, 884.30 and 378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.90, 884.30 and 378.84 is: 522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.90 : 884.30 = 378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.90/884.30 = 378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.90x = 884.30 × 378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.90x = 335,008.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,008.21/640.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.72

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