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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.64, 881.94 and 453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.64, 881.94 and 453.16 is: 624.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.64 : 881.94 = 453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.64/881.94 = 453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.64x = 881.94 × 453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.64x = 399,659.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,659.93/639.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.82

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