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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.92, 888.33 and 630.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.92, 888.33 and 630.48 is: 873.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.92 : 888.33 = 630.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.92/888.33 = 630.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.92x = 888.33 × 630.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.92x = 560,074.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,074.30/640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.86

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