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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.49, 882.43 and 359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.49, 882.43 and 359.68 is: 496.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.49 : 882.43 = 359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.49/882.43 = 359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.49x = 882.43 × 359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.49x = 317,389.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,389.32/639.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.32

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