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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.89, 881.08 and 417.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.89, 881.08 and 417.96 is: 576.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.89 : 881.08 = 417.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.89/881.08 = 417.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.89x = 881.08 × 417.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.89x = 368,255.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,255.15/638.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.40

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