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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.57, 880.98 and 473.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.57, 880.98 and 473.18 is: 652.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.57 : 880.98 = 473.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.57/880.98 = 473.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.57x = 880.98 × 473.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.57x = 416,862.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,862.12/638.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.81

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