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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.21, 881.34 and 603.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.21, 881.34 and 603.70 is: 833.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.21 : 881.34 = 603.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.21/881.34 = 603.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.21x = 881.34 × 603.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.21x = 532,060.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,060.49/638.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.67

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