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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.09, 881.82 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.09, 881.82 and 403.02 is: 556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.09 : 881.82 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.09/881.82 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.09x = 881.82 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.09x = 355,391.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,391.10/639.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.09

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