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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.44, 880.98 and 358.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.44, 880.98 and 358.63 is: 494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.44 : 880.98 = 358.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.44/880.98 = 358.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.44x = 880.98 × 358.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.44x = 315,945.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,945.86/638.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.87

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