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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.75, 881.75 and 439.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.75, 881.75 and 439.86 is: 607.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.75 : 881.75 = 439.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.75/881.75 = 439.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.75x = 881.75 × 439.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.75x = 387,850.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,850.96/638.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.20

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