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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.01, 884.37 and 623.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.01, 884.37 and 623.67 is: 863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.01 : 884.37 = 623.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.01/884.37 = 623.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.01x = 884.37 × 623.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.01x = 551,555.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,555.04/639.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.14

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