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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.05, 881.96 and 464.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.05, 881.96 and 464.09 is: 640.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.05 : 881.96 = 464.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.05/881.96 = 464.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.05x = 881.96 × 464.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.05x = 409,302.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,302.09/639.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.49

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