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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.49, 881.51 and 441.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.49, 881.51 and 441.93 is: 610.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.49 : 881.51 = 441.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.49/881.51 = 441.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.49x = 881.51 × 441.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.49x = 389,562.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,562.41/638.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.14

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