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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.86, 880.77 and 489.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.86, 880.77 and 489.55 is: 674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.86 : 880.77 = 489.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.86/880.77 = 489.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.86x = 880.77 × 489.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.86x = 431,180.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,180.95/638.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.92

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