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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.82, 882.02 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.82, 882.02 and 418.08 is: 577.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.82 : 882.02 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.82/882.02 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.82x = 882.02 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.82x = 368,752.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,752.83/638.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.24

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