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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.57, 882.62 and 359.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.57, 882.62 and 359.87 is: 496.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.57 : 882.62 = 359.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.57/882.62 = 359.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.57x = 882.62 × 359.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.57x = 317,628.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,628.46/639.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.63

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