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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.34, 880.47 and 451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.34, 880.47 and 451.50 is: 622.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.34 : 880.47 = 451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.34/880.47 = 451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.34x = 880.47 × 451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.34x = 397,532.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,532.21/638.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.76

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