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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.30, 882.32 and 403.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.30, 882.32 and 403.32 is: 556.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.30 : 882.32 = 403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.30/882.32 = 403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.30x = 882.32 × 403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.30x = 355,855.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,855.29/639.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.63

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