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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.64, 881.22 and 583.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.64, 881.22 and 583.28 is: 804.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.64 : 881.22 = 583.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.64/881.22 = 583.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.64x = 881.22 × 583.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.64x = 513,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,998.00/638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.83

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