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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.95, 884.55 and 361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.95, 884.55 and 361.17 is: 498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.95 : 884.55 = 361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.95/884.55 = 361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.95x = 884.55 × 361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.95x = 319,472.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,472.92/640.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.44

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