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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.44, 881.06 and 498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.44, 881.06 and 498.72 is: 688.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.44 : 881.06 = 498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.44/881.06 = 498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.44x = 881.06 × 498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.44x = 439,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,402.24/638.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.24

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