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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.59, 881.12 and 439.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.59, 881.12 and 439.57 is: 606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.59 : 881.12 = 439.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.59/881.12 = 439.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.59x = 881.12 × 439.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.59x = 387,311.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,311.72/638.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.51

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