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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.32, 879.36 and 451.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.32, 879.36 and 451.60 is: 622.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.32 : 879.36 = 451.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.32/879.36 = 451.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.32x = 879.36 × 451.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.32x = 397,118.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,118.98/638.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.13

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