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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.68, 883.16 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.68, 883.16 and 507.44 is: 700.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.68 : 883.16 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.68/883.16 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.68x = 883.16 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.68x = 448,150.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,150.71/639.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.59

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