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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.28, 880.60 and 417.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.28, 880.60 and 417.36 is: 575.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.28 : 880.60 = 417.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.28/880.60 = 417.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.28x = 880.60 × 417.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.28x = 367,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,527.78/638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.81

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