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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.55, 880.74 and 449.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.55, 880.74 and 449.19 is: 619.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.55 : 880.74 = 449.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.55/880.74 = 449.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.55x = 880.74 × 449.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.55x = 395,619.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,619.60/638.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.56

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