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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.81, 881.46 and 359.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.81, 881.46 and 359.05 is: 495.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.81 : 881.46 = 359.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.81/881.46 = 359.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.81x = 881.46 × 359.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.81x = 316,488.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,488.21/638.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.43

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