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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.28, 881.79 and 418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.28, 881.79 and 418.52 is: 577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.28 : 881.79 = 418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.28/881.79 = 418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.28x = 881.79 × 418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.28x = 369,042.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,042.43/639.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.28

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