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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.38, 881.44 and 471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.38, 881.44 and 471.04 is: 649.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.38 : 881.44 = 471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.38/881.44 = 471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.38x = 881.44 × 471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.38x = 415,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,186.74/639.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.36

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