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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.41, 881.37 and 417.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.41, 881.37 and 417.59 is: 576.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.41 : 881.37 = 417.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.41/881.37 = 417.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.41x = 881.37 × 417.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.41x = 368,044.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,044.80/638.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.50

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