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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.25, 882.20 and 359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.25, 882.20 and 359.48 is: 496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.25 : 882.20 = 359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.25/882.20 = 359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.25x = 882.20 × 359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.25x = 317,133.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,133.26/639.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.10

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