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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.46, 880.88 and 358.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.46, 880.88 and 358.65 is: 494.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.46 : 880.88 = 358.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.46/880.88 = 358.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.46x = 880.88 × 358.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.46x = 315,928.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,928.30/638.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.83

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