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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.54, 881.70 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.54, 881.70 and 418.14 is: 576.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.54 : 881.70 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.54/881.70 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.54x = 881.70 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.54x = 368,674.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,674.04/639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.47

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