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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.74, 881.12 and 452.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.74, 881.12 and 452.48 is: 624.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.74 : 881.12 = 452.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.74/881.12 = 452.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.74x = 881.12 × 452.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.74x = 398,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,688.53/638.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.18

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