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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.72, 882.78 and 403.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.72, 882.78 and 403.62 is: 556.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.72 : 882.78 = 403.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.72/882.78 = 403.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.72x = 882.78 × 403.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.72x = 356,307.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,307.66/639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.97

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