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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.39, 881.74 and 415.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.39, 881.74 and 415.03 is: 572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.39 : 881.74 = 415.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.39/881.74 = 415.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.39x = 881.74 × 415.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.39x = 365,948.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,948.55/639.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.34

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