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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.52, 882.56 and 406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.52, 882.56 and 406.64 is: 561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.52 : 882.56 = 406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.52/882.56 = 406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.52x = 882.56 × 406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.52x = 358,884.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,884.20/639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.18

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