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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.01, 880.47 and 598.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.01, 880.47 and 598.86 is: 826.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.01 : 880.47 = 598.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.01/880.47 = 598.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.01x = 880.47 × 598.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.01x = 527,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,278.26/638.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.44

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