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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.61, 882.42 and 403.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.61, 882.42 and 403.49 is: 556.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.61 : 882.42 = 403.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.61/882.42 = 403.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.61x = 882.42 × 403.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.61x = 356,047.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,047.65/639.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.66

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