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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.04, 881.64 and 498.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.04, 881.64 and 498.51 is: 688.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.04 : 881.64 = 498.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.04/881.64 = 498.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.04x = 881.64 × 498.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.04x = 439,506.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,506.36/638.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.84

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