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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.28, 882.04 and 418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.28, 882.04 and 418.20 is: 577.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.28 : 882.04 = 418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.28/882.04 = 418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.28x = 882.04 × 418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.28x = 368,869.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,869.13/639.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.01

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