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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.64, 880.82 and 414.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.64, 880.82 and 414.33 is: 571.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.64 : 880.82 = 414.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.64/880.82 = 414.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.64x = 880.82 × 414.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.64x = 364,951.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,951.67/638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.45

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