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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.54, 882.96 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.54, 882.96 and 453.24 is: 625.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.54 : 882.96 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.54/882.96 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.54x = 882.96 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.54x = 400,192.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,192.79/639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.75

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