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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.23, 882.45 and 403.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.23, 882.45 and 403.29 is: 556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.23 : 882.45 = 403.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.23/882.45 = 403.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.23x = 882.45 × 403.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.23x = 355,883.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,883.26/639.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.74

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