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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.93, 882.21 and 443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.93, 882.21 and 443.10 is: 610.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.93 : 882.21 = 443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.93/882.21 = 443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.93x = 882.21 × 443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.93x = 390,907.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,907.25/639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.86

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