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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.68, 883.31 and 606.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.68, 883.31 and 606.87 is: 838.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.68 : 883.31 = 606.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.68/883.31 = 606.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.68x = 883.31 × 606.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.68x = 536,051.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,051.31/639.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.01

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