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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.94, 884.51 and 361.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.94, 884.51 and 361.19 is: 498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.94 : 884.51 = 361.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.94/884.51 = 361.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.94x = 884.51 × 361.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.94x = 319,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,469.94/640.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.44

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