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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.98, 882.29 and 608.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.98, 882.29 and 608.18 is: 837.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.98 : 882.29 = 608.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.98/882.29 = 608.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.98x = 882.29 × 608.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.98x = 536,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,588.24/640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.14

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