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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.13, 882 and 588.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.13, 882 and 588.92 is: 813.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.13 : 882 = 588.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.13/882 = 588.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.13x = 882 × 588.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.13x = 519,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,427.44/638.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.98

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