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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.22, 880.44 and 417.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.22, 880.44 and 417.10 is: 575.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.22 : 880.44 = 417.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.22/880.44 = 417.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.22x = 880.44 × 417.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.22x = 367,231.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,231.52/638.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.40

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