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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.04, 881.76 and 414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.04, 881.76 and 414.88 is: 572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.04 : 881.76 = 414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.04/881.76 = 414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.04x = 881.76 × 414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.04x = 365,824.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,824.59/639.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.46

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