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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.77, 882.50 and 406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.77, 882.50 and 406.89 is: 561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.77 : 882.50 = 406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.77/882.50 = 406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.77x = 882.50 × 406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.77x = 359,078.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,078.39/639.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.27

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