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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.66, 882 and 549.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.66, 882 and 549.96 is: 759.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.66 : 882 = 549.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.66/882 = 549.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.66x = 882 × 549.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.66x = 485,064.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,064.72/638.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.51

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