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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.68, 882.52 and 418.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.68, 882.52 and 418.76 is: 577.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.68 : 882.52 = 418.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.68/882.52 = 418.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.68x = 882.52 × 418.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.68x = 369,564.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,564.08/639.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.73

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