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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.28, 883.07 and 573.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.28, 883.07 and 573.67 is: 792.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.28 : 883.07 = 573.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.28/883.07 = 573.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.28x = 883.07 × 573.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.28x = 506,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,590.77/639.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.44

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