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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.44, 882.47 and 390.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.44, 882.47 and 390.70 is: 539.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.44 : 882.47 = 390.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.44/882.47 = 390.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.44x = 882.47 × 390.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.44x = 344,774.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,774.66/639.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.18

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