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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.86, 882.03 and 442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.86, 882.03 and 442.30 is: 610.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.86 : 882.03 = 442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.86/882.03 = 442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.86x = 882.03 × 442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.86x = 390,121.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,121.87/638.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.65

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