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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.88, 883.10 and 419.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.88, 883.10 and 419.24 is: 578.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.88 : 883.10 = 419.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.88/883.10 = 419.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.88x = 883.10 × 419.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.88x = 370,230.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,230.84/639.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.59

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