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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.99, 882.86 and 490.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.99, 882.86 and 490.50 is: 676.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.99 : 882.86 = 490.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.99/882.86 = 490.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.99x = 882.86 × 490.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.99x = 433,040.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,040.38/639.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.64

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