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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.48, 883.26 and 484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.48, 883.26 and 484.92 is: 669.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.48 : 883.26 = 484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.48/883.26 = 484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.48x = 883.26 × 484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.48x = 428,310.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,310.44/639.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.78

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