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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.84, 881.88 and 499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.84, 881.88 and 499.34 is: 689.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.84 : 881.88 = 499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.84/881.88 = 499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.84x = 881.88 × 499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.84x = 440,358.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,358.29/638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.31

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