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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.64, 883.01 and 403.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.64, 883.01 and 403.93 is: 557.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.64 : 883.01 = 403.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.64/883.01 = 403.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.64x = 883.01 × 403.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.64x = 356,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,671.52/639.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.62

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