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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.08, 880.14 and 441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.08, 880.14 and 441.52 is: 609.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.08 : 880.14 = 441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.08/880.14 = 441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.08x = 880.14 × 441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.08x = 388,599.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,599.41/638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.01

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