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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.79, 881.55 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.79, 881.55 and 418.32 is: 577.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.79 : 881.55 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.79/881.55 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.79x = 881.55 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.79x = 368,770.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,770.00/638.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.29

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