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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.64, 881.16 and 405.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.64, 881.16 and 405.78 is: 559.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.64 : 881.16 = 405.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.64/881.16 = 405.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.64x = 881.16 × 405.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.64x = 357,557.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,557.10/638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.87

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