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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.46, 882.44 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.46, 882.44 and 377.48 is: 520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.46 : 882.44 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.46/882.44 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.46x = 882.44 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.46x = 333,103.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,103.45/639.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.91

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