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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.18, 881.06 and 452.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.18, 881.06 and 452.27 is: 623.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.18 : 881.06 = 452.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.18/881.06 = 452.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.18x = 881.06 × 452.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.18x = 398,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,470.34/639.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.41

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