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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.66, 882.44 and 406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.66, 882.44 and 406.64 is: 560.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.66 : 882.44 = 406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.66/882.44 = 406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.66x = 882.44 × 406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.66x = 358,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,835.40/639.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.98

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