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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.10, 881.73 and 463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.10, 881.73 and 463.14 is: 639.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.10 : 881.73 = 463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.10/881.73 = 463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.10x = 881.73 × 463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.10x = 408,364.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,364.43/638.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.97

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