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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.84, 883 and 374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.84, 883 and 374.30 is: 516.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.84 : 883 = 374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.84/883 = 374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.84x = 883 × 374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.84x = 330,506.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,506.90/639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.55

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