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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.28, 881.48 and 549.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.28, 881.48 and 549.59 is: 758.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.28 : 881.48 = 549.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.28/881.48 = 549.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.28x = 881.48 × 549.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.28x = 484,449.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,449.56/638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.99

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