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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.80, 881.40 and 442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.80, 881.40 and 442.72 is: 610.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.80 : 881.40 = 442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.80/881.40 = 442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.80x = 881.40 × 442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.80x = 390,213.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,213.41/638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.85

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