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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.85, 880.62 and 534.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.85, 880.62 and 534.29 is: 736.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.85 : 880.62 = 534.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.85/880.62 = 534.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.85x = 880.62 × 534.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.85x = 470,502.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,502.06/638.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.48

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