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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.82, 881.64 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.82, 881.64 and 403.02 is: 556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.82 : 881.64 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.82/881.64 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.82x = 881.64 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.82x = 355,318.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,318.55/638.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.21

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