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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.36, 881.34 and 441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.36, 881.34 and 441.80 is: 609.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.36 : 881.34 = 441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.36/881.34 = 441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.36x = 881.34 × 441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.36x = 389,376.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,376.01/638.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.96

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