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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.54, 882.63 and 580.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.54, 882.63 and 580.41 is: 801.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.54 : 882.63 = 580.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.54/882.63 = 580.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.54x = 882.63 × 580.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.54x = 512,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,287.28/639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.02

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