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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.08, 882.18 and 452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.08, 882.18 and 452.84 is: 625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.08 : 882.18 = 452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.08/882.18 = 452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.08x = 882.18 × 452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.08x = 399,486.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,486.39/639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.10

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