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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.47, 882.42 and 359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.47, 882.42 and 359.73 is: 496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.47 : 882.42 = 359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.47/882.42 = 359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.47x = 882.42 × 359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.47x = 317,432.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,432.95/639.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.40

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