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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.94, 883.13 and 500.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.94, 883.13 and 500.22 is: 690.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.94 : 883.13 = 500.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.94/883.13 = 500.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.94x = 883.13 × 500.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.94x = 441,759.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,759.29/639.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.31

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