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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.57, 882.64 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.57, 882.64 and 403.44 is: 556.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.57 : 882.64 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.57/882.64 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.57x = 882.64 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.57x = 356,092.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,092.28/639.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.77

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