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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.28, 880.74 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.28, 880.74 and 405 is: 558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.28 : 880.74 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.28/880.74 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.28x = 880.74 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.28x = 356,699.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,699.70/638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.85

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