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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.05, 881.07 and 489.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.05, 881.07 and 489.84 is: 675.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.05 : 881.07 = 489.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.05/881.07 = 489.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.05x = 881.07 × 489.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.05x = 431,583.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,583.33/639.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.36

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