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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.76, 880.38 and 491.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.76, 880.38 and 491.07 is: 676.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.76 : 880.38 = 491.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.76/880.38 = 491.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.76x = 880.38 × 491.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.76x = 432,328.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,328.21/638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.82

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