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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.15, 881.37 and 514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.15, 881.37 and 514.44 is: 709.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.15 : 881.37 = 514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.15/881.37 = 514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.15x = 881.37 × 514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.15x = 453,411.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,411.98/639.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.40

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