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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.84, 881.25 and 439.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.84, 881.25 and 439.69 is: 606.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.84 : 881.25 = 439.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.84/881.25 = 439.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.84x = 881.25 × 439.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.84x = 387,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,476.81/638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.53

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