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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.70, 882.09 and 492.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.70, 882.09 and 492.01 is: 678.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.70 : 882.09 = 492.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.70/882.09 = 492.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.70x = 882.09 × 492.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.70x = 433,997.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,997.10/639.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.44

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