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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.82, 883.02 and 404.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.82, 883.02 and 404.02 is: 557.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.82 : 883.02 = 404.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.82/883.02 = 404.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.82x = 883.02 × 404.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.82x = 356,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,757.74/639.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.59

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