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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.65, 881.55 and 491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.65, 881.55 and 491.08 is: 677.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.65 : 881.55 = 491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.65/881.55 = 491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.65x = 881.55 × 491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.65x = 432,911.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,911.57/638.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.85

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