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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.48, 882.44 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.48, 882.44 and 403.68 is: 557.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.48 : 882.44 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.48/882.44 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.48x = 882.44 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.48x = 356,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,223.38/639.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.05

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