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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.96, 883.50 and 407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.96, 883.50 and 407 is: 561.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.96 : 883.50 = 407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.96/883.50 = 407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.96x = 883.50 × 407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.96x = 359,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,584.50/639.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.89

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