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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.80, 882.88 and 403.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.80, 882.88 and 403.78 is: 557.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.80 : 882.88 = 403.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.80/882.88 = 403.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.80x = 882.88 × 403.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.80x = 356,489.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,489.29/639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.19

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