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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.70, 882.72 and 404.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.70, 882.72 and 404.02 is: 557.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.70 : 882.72 = 404.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.70/882.72 = 404.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.70x = 882.72 × 404.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.70x = 356,636.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,636.53/639.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.51

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