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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.92, 923.28 and 638.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.92, 923.28 and 638.87 is: 880.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.92 : 923.28 = 638.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.92/923.28 = 638.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.92x = 923.28 × 638.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.92x = 589,855.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,855.89/669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.49

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