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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.69, 882.53 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.69, 882.53 and 403.56 is: 556.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.69 : 882.53 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.69/882.53 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.69x = 882.53 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.69x = 356,151.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,151.79/639.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.76

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