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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.74, 882.42 and 418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.74, 882.42 and 418.88 is: 577.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.74 : 882.42 = 418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.74/882.42 = 418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.74x = 882.42 × 418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.74x = 369,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,628.09/639.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.78

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