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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.54, 883.22 and 530.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.54, 883.22 and 530.19 is: 732.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.54 : 883.22 = 530.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.54/883.22 = 530.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.54x = 883.22 × 530.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.54x = 468,271.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,271.76/639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.20

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