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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.68, 882.50 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.68, 882.50 and 403.52 is: 556.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.68 : 882.50 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.68/882.50 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.68x = 882.50 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.68x = 356,106.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,106.40/639.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.69

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