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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.48, 881.18 and 441.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.48, 881.18 and 441.65 is: 609.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.48 : 881.18 = 441.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.48/881.18 = 441.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.48x = 881.18 × 441.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.48x = 389,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,174.80/638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.53

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