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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.89, 885.58 and 624.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.89, 885.58 and 624.56 is: 864.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.89 : 885.58 = 624.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.89/885.58 = 624.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.89x = 885.58 × 624.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.89x = 553,091.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,091.86/639.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.36

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