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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.47, 882.83 and 513.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.47, 882.83 and 513.11 is: 708.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.47 : 882.83 = 513.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.47/882.83 = 513.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.47x = 882.83 × 513.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.47x = 452,988.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,988.90/639.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.38

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