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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.91, 884.46 and 361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.91, 884.46 and 361.14 is: 498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.91 : 884.46 = 361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.91/884.46 = 361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.91x = 884.46 × 361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.91x = 319,411.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,411.92/640.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.37

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