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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.47, 882.29 and 403.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.47, 882.29 and 403.54 is: 556.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.47 : 882.29 = 403.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.47/882.29 = 403.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.47x = 882.29 × 403.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.47x = 356,039.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,039.31/639.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.77

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