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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.48, 880.68 and 441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.48, 880.68 and 441.68 is: 609.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.48 : 880.68 = 441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.48/880.68 = 441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.48x = 880.68 × 441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.48x = 388,978.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,978.74/638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.23

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