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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.03, 883.60 and 609.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.03, 883.60 and 609.47 is: 842.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.03 : 883.60 = 609.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.03/883.60 = 609.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.03x = 883.60 × 609.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.03x = 538,525.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,525.06/639.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.72

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