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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.25, 880.83 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.25, 880.83 and 354.68 is: 489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.25 : 880.83 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.25/880.83 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.25x = 880.83 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.25x = 312,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,412.78/638.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.48

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