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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.09, 880.35 and 441.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.09, 880.35 and 441.26 is: 608.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.09 : 880.35 = 441.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.09/880.35 = 441.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.09x = 880.35 × 441.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.09x = 388,463.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,463.24/638.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.79

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