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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.51, 881.59 and 423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.51, 881.59 and 423.56 is: 583.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.51 : 881.59 = 423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.51/881.59 = 423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.51x = 881.59 × 423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.51x = 373,402.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,402.38/639.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.89

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