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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.35, 882.02 and 492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.35, 882.02 and 492.24 is: 680.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.35 : 882.02 = 492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.35/882.02 = 492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.35x = 882.02 × 492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.35x = 434,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,170.06/638.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.15

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