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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.64, 880.56 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.64, 880.56 and 452.16 is: 623.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.64 : 880.56 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.64/880.56 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.64x = 880.56 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.64x = 398,154.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,154.01/638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.44

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