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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.78, 880.52 and 417.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.78, 880.52 and 417.33 is: 575.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.78 : 880.52 = 417.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.78/880.52 = 417.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.78x = 880.52 × 417.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.78x = 367,465.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,465.32/638.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.27

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