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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.92, 881.77 and 417.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.92, 881.77 and 417.99 is: 576.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.92 : 881.77 = 417.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.92/881.77 = 417.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.92x = 881.77 × 417.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.92x = 368,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,571.04/638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.87

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