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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.94, 884.50 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.94, 884.50 and 361.16 is: 498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.94 : 884.50 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.94/884.50 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.94x = 884.50 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.94x = 319,446.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,446.02/640.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.40

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