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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.02, 880.08 and 616.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.02, 880.08 and 616.52 is: 849.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.02 : 880.08 = 616.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.02/880.08 = 616.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.02x = 880.08 × 616.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.02x = 542,586.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,586.92/639.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.09

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