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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.98, 883.91 and 606.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.98, 883.91 and 606.29 is: 836.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.98 : 883.91 = 606.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.98/883.91 = 606.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.98x = 883.91 × 606.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.98x = 535,905.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,905.79/640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.07

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