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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.28, 881.65 and 499.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.28, 881.65 and 499.18 is: 688.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.28 : 881.65 = 499.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.28/881.65 = 499.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.28x = 881.65 × 499.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.28x = 440,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,095.14/639.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.43

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