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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638, 880.44 and 417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638, 880.44 and 417.32 is: 575.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 880.44 = 417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/880.44 = 417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 880.44 × 417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 367,425.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,425.22/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.90

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