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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.54, 884.19 and 444.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.54, 884.19 and 444.51 is: 614.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.54 : 884.19 = 444.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.54/884.19 = 444.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.54x = 884.19 × 444.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.54x = 393,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,031.30/639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.55

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