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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.95, 882.09 and 453.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.95, 882.09 and 453.02 is: 624.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.95 : 882.09 = 453.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.95/882.09 = 453.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.95x = 882.09 × 453.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.95x = 399,600.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,600.00/639.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.43

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