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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.90, 884.38 and 441.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.90, 884.38 and 441.94 is: 609.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.90 : 884.38 = 441.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.90/884.38 = 441.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.90x = 884.38 × 441.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.90x = 390,842.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,842.90/640.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.83

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