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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.40, 881.22 and 452.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.40, 881.22 and 452.92 is: 624.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.40 : 881.22 = 452.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.40/881.22 = 452.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.40x = 881.22 × 452.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.40x = 399,122.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,122.16/639.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.21

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