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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638, 881.16 and 430.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638, 881.16 and 430.64 is: 594.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 881.16 = 430.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/881.16 = 430.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 881.16 × 430.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 379,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,462.74/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.77

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