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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.54, 882.23 and 403.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.54, 882.23 and 403.43 is: 556.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.54 : 882.23 = 403.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.54/882.23 = 403.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.54x = 882.23 × 403.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.54x = 355,911.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,911.62/639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.51

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