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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.89, 880.78 and 428.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.89, 880.78 and 428.70 is: 591.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.89 : 880.78 = 428.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.89/880.78 = 428.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.89x = 880.78 × 428.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.89x = 377,590.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,590.39/638.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.01

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