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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.18, 880.89 and 499.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.18, 880.89 and 499.08 is: 687.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.18 : 880.89 = 499.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.18/880.89 = 499.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.18x = 880.89 × 499.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.18x = 439,634.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,634.58/639.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.81

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