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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.48, 880.43 and 498.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.48, 880.43 and 498.35 is: 687.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.48 : 880.43 = 498.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.48/880.43 = 498.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.48x = 880.43 × 498.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.48x = 438,755.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,755.40/638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.19

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