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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.80, 881 and 417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.80, 881 and 417.68 is: 576.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.80 : 881 = 417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.80/881 = 417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.80x = 881 × 417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.80x = 367,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,976.08/638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.04

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