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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.07, 882.27 and 483.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.07, 882.27 and 483.55 is: 667.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.07 : 882.27 = 483.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.07/882.27 = 483.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.07x = 882.27 × 483.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.07x = 426,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,621.66/639.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.57

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