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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.92, 880.86 and 417.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.92, 880.86 and 417.49 is: 575.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.92 : 880.86 = 417.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.92/880.86 = 417.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.92x = 880.86 × 417.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.92x = 367,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,750.24/638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.58

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