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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.04, 882.18 and 481.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.04, 882.18 and 481.74 is: 665.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.04 : 882.18 = 481.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.04/882.18 = 481.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.04x = 882.18 × 481.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.04x = 424,977.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,977.43/639.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.02

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