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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.92, 883.14 and 500.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.92, 883.14 and 500.82 is: 690.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.92 : 883.14 = 500.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.92/883.14 = 500.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.92x = 883.14 × 500.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.92x = 442,294.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,294.17/640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.09

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