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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.42, 882 and 442.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.42, 882 and 442.86 is: 610.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.42 : 882 = 442.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.42/882 = 442.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.42x = 882 × 442.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.42x = 390,602.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,602.52/639.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.87

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