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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.84, 881.16 and 452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.84, 881.16 and 452 is: 623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.84 : 881.16 = 452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.84/881.16 = 452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.84x = 881.16 × 452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.84x = 398,284.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,284.32/638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.45

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