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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.84, 880.90 and 417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.84, 880.90 and 417.68 is: 575.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.84 : 880.90 = 417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.84/880.90 = 417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.84x = 880.90 × 417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.84x = 367,934.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,934.31/638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.94

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