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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.93, 884.26 and 420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.93, 884.26 and 420 is: 579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.93 : 884.26 = 420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.93/884.26 = 420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.93x = 884.26 × 420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.93x = 371,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,389.20/640.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.45

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