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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.76, 881.19 and 405.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.76, 881.19 and 405.75 is: 559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.76 : 881.19 = 405.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.76/881.19 = 405.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.76x = 881.19 × 405.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.76x = 357,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,542.84/638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.75

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