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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.36, 881.35 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.36, 881.35 and 462.24 is: 637.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.36 : 881.35 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.36/881.35 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.36x = 881.35 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.36x = 407,394.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,394.07/639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.19

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