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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.74, 880.63 and 481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.74, 880.63 and 481.60 is: 663.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.74 : 880.63 = 481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.74/880.63 = 481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.74x = 880.63 × 481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.74x = 424,111.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,111.41/638.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.98

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