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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.75, 882.89 and 403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.75, 882.89 and 403.64 is: 557.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.75 : 882.89 = 403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.75/882.89 = 403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.75x = 882.89 × 403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.75x = 356,363.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,363.29/639.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.04

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