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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.70, 882.97 and 418.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.70, 882.97 and 418.69 is: 577.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.70 : 882.97 = 418.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.70/882.97 = 418.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.70x = 882.97 × 418.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.70x = 369,686.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,686.41/639.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.91

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