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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.11, 881.73 and 402.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.11, 881.73 and 402.99 is: 555.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.11 : 881.73 = 402.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.11/881.73 = 402.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.11x = 881.73 × 402.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.11x = 355,328.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,328.37/639.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.98

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