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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.18, 880.37 and 428.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.18, 880.37 and 428.09 is: 590.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.18 : 880.37 = 428.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.18/880.37 = 428.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.18x = 880.37 × 428.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.18x = 376,872.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,872.66/638.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.54

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