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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.40, 881.56 and 418.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.40, 881.56 and 418.00 is: 576.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.40 : 881.56 = 418.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.40/881.56 = 418.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.40x = 881.56 × 418.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.40x = 368,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,490.40/639.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.31

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