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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.84, 882.24 and 492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.84, 882.24 and 492.16 is: 678.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.84 : 882.24 = 492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.84/882.24 = 492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.84x = 882.24 × 492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.84x = 434,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,203.24/639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.61

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