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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.91, 883.06 and 356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.91, 883.06 and 356.32 is: 491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.91 : 883.06 = 356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.91/883.06 = 356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.91x = 883.06 × 356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.91x = 314,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,650.16/639.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.71

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