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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.48, 881.16 and 540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.48, 881.16 and 540.56 is: 746.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.48 : 881.16 = 540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.48/881.16 = 540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.48x = 881.16 × 540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.48x = 476,319.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,319.85/638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.02

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