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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.60, 880.26 and 521.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.60, 880.26 and 521.96 is: 719.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.60 : 880.26 = 521.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.60/880.26 = 521.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.60x = 880.26 × 521.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.60x = 459,460.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,460.51/638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.48

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