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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.99, 884.50 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.99, 884.50 and 361.18 is: 498.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.99 : 884.50 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.99/884.50 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.99x = 884.50 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.99x = 319,460.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,460.60/640.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.39

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