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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.88, 880.56 and 442.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.88, 880.56 and 442.14 is: 609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.88 : 880.56 = 442.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.88/880.56 = 442.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.88x = 880.56 × 442.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.88x = 389,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,330.80/638.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.40

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