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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.09, 880.08 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.09, 880.08 and 414.02 is: 571.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.09 : 880.08 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.09/880.08 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.09x = 880.08 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.09x = 364,366.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,366.32/638.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.03

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