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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.40, 881.90 and 473.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.40, 881.90 and 473.62 is: 653.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.40 : 881.90 = 473.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.40/881.90 = 473.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.40x = 881.90 × 473.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.40x = 417,685.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,685.48/639.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.25

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