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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.47, 882.18 and 418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.47, 882.18 and 418.44 is: 577.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.47 : 882.18 = 418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.47/882.18 = 418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.47x = 882.18 × 418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.47x = 369,139.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,139.40/639.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.26

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