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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.46, 882.25 and 359.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.46, 882.25 and 359.65 is: 496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.46 : 882.25 = 359.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.46/882.25 = 359.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.46x = 882.25 × 359.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.46x = 317,301.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,301.21/639.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.20

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