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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.20, 882 and 403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.20, 882 and 403.28 is: 556.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.20 : 882 = 403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.20/882 = 403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.20x = 882 × 403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.20x = 355,692.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,692.96/639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.47

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