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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.06, 881.64 and 473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.06, 881.64 and 473.68 is: 653.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.06 : 881.64 = 473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.06/881.64 = 473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.06x = 881.64 × 473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.06x = 417,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,615.24/639.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.48

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