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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.12, 881.80 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.12, 881.80 and 418.08 is: 576.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.12 : 881.80 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.12/881.80 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.12x = 881.80 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.12x = 368,662.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,662.94/639.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.83

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