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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.79, 883.10 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.79, 883.10 and 374.46 is: 516.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.79 : 883.10 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.79/883.10 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.79x = 883.10 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.79x = 330,685.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,685.63/639.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.87

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