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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.70, 880.59 and 549.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.70, 880.59 and 549.99 is: 758.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.70 : 880.59 = 549.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.70/880.59 = 549.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.70x = 880.59 × 549.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.70x = 484,315.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,315.69/638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.28

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