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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.03, 881.72 and 498.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.03, 881.72 and 498.90 is: 688.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.03 : 881.72 = 498.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.03/881.72 = 498.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.03x = 881.72 × 498.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.03x = 439,890.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,890.11/639.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.37

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