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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.36, 882.18 and 406.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.36, 882.18 and 406.53 is: 560.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.36 : 882.18 = 406.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.36/882.18 = 406.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.36x = 882.18 × 406.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.36x = 358,632.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,632.64/639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.92

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