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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.91, 882.93 and 630.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.91, 882.93 and 630.19 is: 869.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.91 : 882.93 = 630.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.91/882.93 = 630.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.91x = 882.93 × 630.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.91x = 556,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,413.66/639.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.52

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