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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.02, 881.61 and 405.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.02, 881.61 and 405.74 is: 559.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.02 : 881.61 = 405.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.02/881.61 = 405.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.02x = 881.61 × 405.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.02x = 357,704.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,704.44/639.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.77

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