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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.16, 882.62 and 403.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.16, 882.62 and 403.53 is: 557.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.16 : 882.62 = 403.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.16/882.62 = 403.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.16x = 882.62 × 403.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.16x = 356,157.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,157.22/639.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.23

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