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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.91, 884.48 and 375.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.91, 884.48 and 375.35 is: 517.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.91 : 884.48 = 375.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.91/884.48 = 375.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.91x = 884.48 × 375.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.91x = 331,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,983.27/640.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.99

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