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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.64, 880.20 and 546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.64, 880.20 and 546.48 is: 753.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.64 : 880.20 = 546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.64/880.20 = 546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.64x = 880.20 × 546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.64x = 481,011.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,011.70/638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.18

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