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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.49, 881.07 and 402.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.49, 881.07 and 402.67 is: 555.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.49 : 881.07 = 402.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.49/881.07 = 402.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.49x = 881.07 × 402.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.49x = 354,780.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,780.46/638.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.66

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