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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.22, 881.10 and 594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.22, 881.10 and 594.48 is: 820.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.22 : 881.10 = 594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.22/881.10 = 594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.22x = 881.10 × 594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.22x = 523,796.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,796.33/638.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.71

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