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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638, 880.44 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638, 880.44 and 405.12 is: 559.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 880.44 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/880.44 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 880.44 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 356,683.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,683.85/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.07

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