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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.84, 882.97 and 356.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.84, 882.97 and 356.26 is: 491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.84 : 882.97 = 356.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.84/882.97 = 356.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.84x = 882.97 × 356.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.84x = 314,565.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,565.13/639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.63

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