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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.64, 881.40 and 405.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.64, 881.40 and 405.72 is: 559.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.64 : 881.40 = 405.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.64/881.40 = 405.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.64x = 881.40 × 405.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.64x = 357,601.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,601.61/638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.94

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