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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.73, 882.92 and 403.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.73, 882.92 and 403.79 is: 557.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.73 : 882.92 = 403.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.73/882.92 = 403.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.73x = 882.92 × 403.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.73x = 356,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,514.27/639.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.29

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