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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.26, 879.86 and 507.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.26, 879.86 and 507.32 is: 699.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.26 : 879.86 = 507.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.26/879.86 = 507.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.26x = 879.86 × 507.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.26x = 446,370.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,370.58/638.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.36

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