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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.78, 883.08 and 418.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.78, 883.08 and 418.38 is: 577.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.78 : 883.08 = 418.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.78/883.08 = 418.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.78x = 883.08 × 418.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.78x = 369,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,463.01/639.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.48

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