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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.33, 881.41 and 428.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.33, 881.41 and 428.69 is: 591.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.33 : 881.41 = 428.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.33/881.41 = 428.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.33x = 881.41 × 428.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.33x = 377,852.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,852.78/638.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.94

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