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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.23, 882.36 and 442.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.23, 882.36 and 442.94 is: 611.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.23 : 882.36 = 442.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.23/882.36 = 442.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.23x = 882.36 × 442.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.23x = 390,828.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,828.13/639.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.41

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