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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.30, 879.01 and 441.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.30, 879.01 and 441.47 is: 607.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.30 : 879.01 = 441.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.30/879.01 = 441.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.30x = 879.01 × 441.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.30x = 388,056.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,056.54/638.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.95

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