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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.15, 882.17 and 417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.15, 882.17 and 417.72 is: 576.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.15 : 882.17 = 417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.15/882.17 = 417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.15x = 882.17 × 417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.15x = 368,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,500.05/639.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.55

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