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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.18, 881.64 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.18, 881.64 and 442.44 is: 610.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.18 : 881.64 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.18/881.64 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.18x = 881.64 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.18x = 390,072.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,072.80/639.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.27

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