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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.37, 881.01 and 461.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.37, 881.01 and 461.43 is: 636.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.37 : 881.01 = 461.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.37/881.01 = 461.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.37x = 881.01 × 461.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.37x = 406,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,524.44/638.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.82

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