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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.43, 882.12 and 418.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.43, 882.12 and 418.30 is: 577.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.43 : 882.12 = 418.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.43/882.12 = 418.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.43x = 882.12 × 418.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.43x = 368,990.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,990.80/639.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.06

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