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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.65, 881.58 and 573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.65, 881.58 and 573.04 is: 791.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.65 : 881.58 = 573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.65/881.58 = 573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.65x = 881.58 × 573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.65x = 505,180.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,180.60/638.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.01

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