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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.04, 879.96 and 451.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.04, 879.96 and 451.53 is: 622.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.04 : 879.96 = 451.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.04/879.96 = 451.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.04x = 879.96 × 451.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.04x = 397,328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,328.34/638.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.73

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