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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.24, 881.78 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.24, 881.78 and 440.04 is: 607.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.24 : 881.78 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.24/881.78 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.24x = 881.78 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.24x = 388,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,018.47/639.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.00

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