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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.92, 882.84 and 443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.92, 882.84 and 443.60 is: 611.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.92 : 882.84 = 443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.92/882.84 = 443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.92x = 882.84 × 443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.92x = 391,623.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,623.41/639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.99

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