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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.72, 882.16 and 508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.72, 882.16 and 508.48 is: 701.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.72 : 882.16 = 508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.72/882.16 = 508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.72x = 882.16 × 508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.72x = 448,560.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,560.72/639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.18

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