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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.33, 880.20 and 490.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.33, 880.20 and 490.64 is: 676.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.33 : 880.20 = 490.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.33/880.20 = 490.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.33x = 880.20 × 490.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.33x = 431,856.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,856.93/638.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.55

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