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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.43, 882.96 and 606.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.43, 882.96 and 606.62 is: 837.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.43 : 882.96 = 606.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.43/882.96 = 606.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.43x = 882.96 × 606.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.43x = 535,621.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,621.20/639.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.66

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