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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.71, 882.95 and 391.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.71, 882.95 and 391.17 is: 539.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.71 : 882.95 = 391.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.71/882.95 = 391.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.71x = 882.95 × 391.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.71x = 345,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,381.60/639.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.91

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