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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.20, 881.88 and 406.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.20, 881.88 and 406.46 is: 560.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.20 : 881.88 = 406.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.20/881.88 = 406.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.20x = 881.88 × 406.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.20x = 358,448.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,448.94/639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.78

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