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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.98, 884.39 and 431.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.98, 884.39 and 431.54 is: 595.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.98 : 884.39 = 431.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.98/884.39 = 431.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.98x = 884.39 × 431.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.98x = 381,643.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,643.08/640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.41

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