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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.82, 881.79 and 405.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.82, 881.79 and 405.93 is: 560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.82 : 881.79 = 405.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.82/881.79 = 405.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.82x = 881.79 × 405.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.82x = 357,945.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,945.01/638.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.32

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