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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.89, 881.58 and 418.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.89, 881.58 and 418.15 is: 576.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.89 : 881.58 = 418.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.89/881.58 = 418.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.89x = 881.58 × 418.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.89x = 368,632.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,632.68/638.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.99

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