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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.78, 882.18 and 499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.78, 882.18 and 499.92 is: 689.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.78 : 882.18 = 499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.78/882.18 = 499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.78x = 882.18 × 499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.78x = 441,019.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,019.43/639.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.33

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