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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.19, 880.83 and 479.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.19, 880.83 and 479.34 is: 661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.19 : 880.83 = 479.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.19/880.83 = 479.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.19x = 880.83 × 479.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.19x = 422,217.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,217.05/638.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.59

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