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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.16, 881.54 and 500.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.16, 881.54 and 500.04 is: 690.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.16 : 881.54 = 500.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.16/881.54 = 500.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.16x = 881.54 × 500.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.16x = 440,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,802.76/638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.74

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