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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.17, 880.33 and 402.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.17, 880.33 and 402.05 is: 554.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.17 : 880.33 = 402.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.17/880.33 = 402.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.17x = 880.33 × 402.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.17x = 353,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,936.68/638.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.61

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