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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.94, 884.58 and 420.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.94, 884.58 and 420.08 is: 579.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.94 : 884.58 = 420.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.94/884.58 = 420.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.94x = 884.58 × 420.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.94x = 371,594.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,594.37/640.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.76

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