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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.19, 881.94 and 418.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.19, 881.94 and 418.69 is: 577.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.19 : 881.94 = 418.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.19/881.94 = 418.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.19x = 881.94 × 418.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.19x = 369,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,259.46/639.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.70

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