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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.81, 882.63 and 614.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.81, 882.63 and 614.97 is: 848.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.81 : 882.63 = 614.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.81/882.63 = 614.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.81x = 882.63 × 614.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.81x = 542,790.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,790.97/639.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.36

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