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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.02, 881.62 and 418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.02, 881.62 and 418.10 is: 576.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.02 : 881.62 = 418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.02/881.62 = 418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.02x = 881.62 × 418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.02x = 368,605.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,605.32/639.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.83

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