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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.67, 881.49 and 417.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.67, 881.49 and 417.81 is: 576.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.67 : 881.49 = 417.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.67/881.49 = 417.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.67x = 881.49 × 417.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.67x = 368,295.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,295.34/638.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.66

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