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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.70, 883.61 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.70, 883.61 and 444.08 is: 613.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.70 : 883.61 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.70/883.61 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.70x = 883.61 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.70x = 392,395.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,395.18/639.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.41

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