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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.91, 882.06 and 418.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.91, 882.06 and 418.09 is: 577.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.91 : 882.06 = 418.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.91/882.06 = 418.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.91x = 882.06 × 418.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.91x = 368,773.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,773.96/638.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.19

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