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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.49, 881.21 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.49, 881.21 and 418.08 is: 577.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.49 : 881.21 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.49/881.21 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.49x = 881.21 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.49x = 368,414.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,414.19/638.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.01

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