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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.48, 882.58 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.48, 882.58 and 377.48 is: 520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.48 : 882.58 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.48/882.58 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.48x = 882.58 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.48x = 333,156.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,156.30/639.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.98

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