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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.07, 881.90 and 359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.07, 881.90 and 359.30 is: 495.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.07 : 881.90 = 359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.07/881.90 = 359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.07x = 881.90 × 359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.07x = 316,868.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,868.43/639.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.83

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