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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.76, 882.04 and 417.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.76, 882.04 and 417.64 is: 576.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.76 : 882.04 = 417.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.76/882.04 = 417.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.76x = 882.04 × 417.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.76x = 368,375.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,375.19/638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.70

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