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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.75, 883.27 and 404.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.75, 883.27 and 404.02 is: 557.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.75 : 883.27 = 404.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.75/883.27 = 404.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.75x = 883.27 × 404.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.75x = 356,858.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,858.75/639.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.81

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