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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.69, 908.70 and 639.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.69, 908.70 and 639.51 is: 876.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.69 : 908.70 = 639.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.69/908.70 = 639.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.69x = 908.70 × 639.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.69x = 581,122.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,122.74/662.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.91

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