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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.95, 882.27 and 403.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.95, 882.27 and 403.27 is: 556.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.95 : 882.27 = 403.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.95/882.27 = 403.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.95x = 882.27 × 403.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.95x = 355,793.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,793.02/638.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.84

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