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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.43, 880.99 and 358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.43, 880.99 and 358.62 is: 494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.43 : 880.99 = 358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.43/880.99 = 358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.43x = 880.99 × 358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.43x = 315,940.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,940.63/638.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.87

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