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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.30, 880.95 and 533.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.30, 880.95 and 533.24 is: 735.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.30 : 880.95 = 533.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.30/880.95 = 533.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.30x = 880.95 × 533.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.30x = 469,753.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,753.37/638.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.95

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