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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.48, 882.54 and 473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.48, 882.54 and 473.88 is: 654.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.48 : 882.54 = 473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.48/882.54 = 473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.48x = 882.54 × 473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.48x = 418,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,218.06/639.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.00

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